Operator Station User Guide for Ovation 3.0.

4OW304_20Version 1December 2007

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Contents1

Introduction to the Operator Station

1.11.21.31.4

What is Ovation?................................................................................................................. 1What is an Ovation Operator Station? ................................................................................ 2Operator Station functions .................................................................................................. 3Operator Station terminology .............................................................................................. 4

Introduction to the Operator Station

IN THIS SECTIONWhat is Ovation?................................................................................................................. 1What is an Ovation Operator Station? ................................................................................ 2Operator Station functions .................................................................................................. 3Operator Station terminology .............................................................................................. 4

1.1

What is Ovation?The Ovation products provide total process control management. Ovation integrates plantmonitoring, continuous control, sequential logic, and batch control systems into one network.Ovation is modular. It permits the configuration of the process management system exactly as it isneeded. A small installation can be expanded to include as many as 254 intelligent modules(referred to as drops or workstations). Each drop is a separate module that can perform variousfunctions.The Controller is the drop containing the Ovation I/O modules (electronic and personality) that areattached to sensors on the actual plant equipment. The point values measured by these sensorsare broadcast onto the Ovation network through the Controller.The Operator Station is the drop that allows you to monitor the various drops and their processes.

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1.2

What is an Ovation Operator Station?

The Ovation Operator Station is a workstation (drop) that enables an operator to view and controlthe current status of the plant process control system through the use of process diagrams andother standard display utilities. The Operator Station functions include monitoring and controllingalarm conditions, entering point information, and creating point trends. The following figureillustrates an Operator Station (workstation) connected to an Ovation system.

Figure 1: Drop Connections on an Ovation Network (Fast Ethernet)

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Operator Station functions

The Operator Station allows you to communicate with plant processes through the Ovationnetwork and to monitor normal and abnormal plant conditions. The Operator Station has a folder(directory) containing the icons that represent each of the Operator Station functions. This foldereither displays on the desktop, or the functions can be accessed using the following procedure:Choose Start -> Ovation -> Ovation Applications. The Ovation Application icons appear.These icons are provided with your Ovation system, but can be configured differently, if desired,using standard Microsoft Windows techniques.

Figure 2: Operator Station Functions

The following list provides a brief overview of the Operator Station functions:

Alarms displays information on abnormal conditions and plant malfunctions. There are twotypes of alarm systems available for Ovation Operator Stations: Base Alarm System - This standard alarm system provides a method for detecting anddisplaying abnormal plant conditions on an Operator workstation. Alarms display invarious types of lists. Alarm Annunciation System - This optional alarm system provides a method fordetecting and displaying abnormal plant conditions on an Operator workstation. Alarmsdisplay in alarm bands that appear at the top of the workstation monitor.

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Error Log provides information about system errors and writes messages to a log file.

Trend enables you to display graphical and tabular trends with live points.

Viewer provides you with lists containing all the system points (by drops) and a briefdescription of each point.

Operator Station terminology

The following table contains a list of terms used in conjunction with the Operator Station display.The terms refer either to the appearance of text or symbols on the screen or to the method ofmanipulating the mouse.Terms Used with the Operator Station Display

TERM

DEFINITION

OK

Applies changes and dismisses the window.

Apply

Used to verify the data, enter information, and start a desired operation. Thewindow is not dismissed.

Cancel

Cancels changes and dismisses the window.

Close

Action that allows you to quit a window. The application terminates.

Display Area

The main area of a window, usually between the toolbar and the task bar.

Double click

Action that requires you to rapidly click the left mouse button twice.

Drag andDrop

Window manager function that allows you to drag data from one window anddrop it into another window.

Grayed out

Color of a button or entry field that indicates that a function or menu item is notavailable to you under the present conditions.

Icon

Graphical representation of a window or function.

LAI

Last Active Instance. This icon appears in the window of a diagram that wasviewed last. The request executes in the window where LAI appears.

Left-click(Select)

Action that requires you to click the left mouse button once. The left mousebutton is used to select a window or an item inside a window.

Maximize

Opens the window to the full size of the screen.

Menu Bar

The Menu bar is typically located at the top of the main window. Cascadebuttons are placed on the Menu bar. A pull-down menu is associated with eachcascade button located on the Menu bar.

Minimize

Removes the window from the screen, but does not terminate the application. Abutton on the task bar provides access to the application.

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TERM

DEFINITION

Open

Double-click on an icon to open the application.

QualityReasons

The system can be configured to display an additional quality reason clarifier

after the point quality description. If you want the reasons to display, the systemshould be configured to set the order of precedence for the quality reasons, inaddition to the text that displays for each reason. The Value/Status tab on thePoint Information window displays all applicable quality reasons.Possible Quality reasons are:Latched QualityTagged OutHardware ErrorOscillating PointSensor CalibrateScan RemovedData Link FailureSubstituted Entered ValueAlgorithm ApplicationTest ModeUser DefinableEngineering LimitReasonability Limit

Quality

Good = none

Displays

Description = The data is usable as it stands.

Fair = FDescription = Can be the result of two factors:1. An Operator entered value.2. The result of a quality checking algorithm in the application (looppropagation).Poor = PDescription = Generated from certain algorithms if some inputs were bad andsome were good.Bad = BDescription = Can be the result of four factors:1. Faulty input hardware.2. Input out of specified sensor range (analog).3. The removal of a point from scan.4. The result of a quality checking algorithm (loop propagation).Timed Out = TDescription = The point is not being updated. The drop that broadcasts the pointis probably off the network.The formal definition of quality does not include the status Timed Out.However, window displays that contain process point status usually includeTimed Out information in the same screen location as the four Quality items.

Refresh

Refreshes screen.

Right-click(Menu)

By clicking the right button on the mouse, a pop-up menu may display containingactions appropriate to the cursor position and application.

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TERM

DEFINITION

Status Bar

An area at the bottom of many program windows that contains a short textmessage about the current condition of the program and specific applicationdata.

Task Bar

A small area on the screen which contains buttons for all the runningapplications. The task bar is usually along the bottom, but may be positionedalong any edge.

Title Bar

Top margin of a diagram. Contains minimize, maximize and close icons in upperright corner.

Toolbar

The toolbar is usually located under the Menu bar. It is a row of on-screengraphical buttons or icons relating to application functions.

W#

A box appears around this W# icon to show which window is active.

Workspace

Graphical environment where menus, icons, and diagrams are located.

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Getting Started with the Operator Station

IN THIS SECTIONInstalling the Operator Station............................................................................................. 7Using Two Monitors ............................................................................................................ 7Using the Ovation Keyboard ............................................................................................... 7What is the Point Menu? ................................................................................................... 10

2.1

Installing the Operator Station

An Operator Station allows the operator to communicate with plant processes on the Ovationnetwork. This is done by using the Operator Station functions (see page 3). When you install anOperator Station, you install software on the station that is required to manage these functions.The software that is installed on the Operator Station is the Developer Studio package, pointmanagement services, and Ovation applications.The Ovation applications are the Operator functions: Alarms, Error Log, Graphics, HistoricalReview, Point Information (PI), Point Review, Trend, and Viewer.For information on installing the Operator Station, see the Ovation Software Installation Manual.

2.2

Using Two Monitors

An Operator Station can be configured with one or two monitors. This is typically done atEmerson Process Management before the system ships. A card must be installed in the PC thatenables two monitors to be used on the same Operator Station. Refer to vendor documentationfor further information.

2.3

Using the Ovation Keyboard

The Ovation Keyboard, formerly known as the Membrane Keyboard, is an optional keyboard thatis used in conjunction with the standard keyboard and mouse. It allows the operator to accessdata acquisition and control applications.The Ovation Operator Station supports the connection of the standard Ovation Keyboard throughone of the PCs serial ports and the Ovation applications. When the system is configured at thestation to have an Ovation Keyboard, this function is initiated when the system starts.

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2.3.1 Ovation Keyboard Functions

The following table lists the keys and their functions on the Ovation Keyboard:Ovation KeyboardNUMBER

KEY

DESCRIPTION

Alarm List

Displays the Alarm List.

Normal/Priority

Switches the current alarm mode.

(formerly, Switch Mode Code)

Alarm History

Displays the Alarm History.

Reset List

Displays the Alarm Reset List.

Unacknowledged Alarms

Displays the Unacknowledged Alarm List.

Point Acknowledge

Acknowledges the selected alarms.

Page Acknowledge

Acknowledges the page of alarms.

Page Reset

Resets the page of alarms.

Point Reset

Resets the selected alarms, depending upon the

alarm application displayed.

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Silence Audio

Silences the continuous audible sound.

(formerly, Bell Ack)

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Window Keys (Window 1-8)

Displays process diagram windows.

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Backward

Performs the recall (backward) function for the

selected process diagram window.

13

Forward

Performs the forward recall function for the selected

Process diagram window.

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Up and Down Arrow

Initiates Page Up and Down functions.

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Left and Right Arrow

Initiates Page Left and Right functions.

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Start/Open

Activates a digital control algorithm.

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Stop/Close

Resets a digital control algorithm.

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Value Entry

Allows manual entry of numerical values of set point

or output. (formerly, Digital Entry)

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Auto

Enables the automatic control mode.

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Manual

Enables the manual control mode

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Tune

Displays the window used to monitor and tune loops

and ladders. (formerly, Control Tune)

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Control Up Arrow and Control Up Raises the setpoint.

Down Arrow(formerly, Raise Setpoint)

Down Lowers the setpoint.

(formerly, Lower Setpoint)

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KEY

DESCRIPTION

Control Up and Control Down Up Raises the output.

Triangles(Formerly Raise Output)

Down Lowers the output.

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User-Definable Keys(Custom or Alarm)

Note: When configuring the

user-defined keys, the keysmust be numbered from leftto right and top to bottom.You must configure theOvation Keyboard throughthe Developer Studio.

There are 48 user-definable keys. Each key can be

defined to be a custom key or an alarm key.

A. Custom keys can be mapped to

programmable functions that execute at theOperator Station. These backlit keys do not light.B. Alarm keys may be mapped touser-definable alarm groups. These backlitkeys can be configured to blink, turn on, and turn offto identify alarm status information about the group.Pressing an alarm key can be configured to displayat the Operator Station) the pre-defined diagram forthe specific group.

Key labels are printed for each project and inserted

over the blank custom keys. The keypad templateshown in "Using the Ovation Keyboard" (see page7)can be used to define the desired key labels foryour project.P1 - P10

P1 - P10

Programmable Keys. In order for the programmable

keys to be active, you must define a FUNC_KEYstatement corresponding to the P1-P10 keys in aprocess diagram. The diagram must then bedisplayed in the currently active Graphics windowSee Ovation Graphics Language Reference Manual.

For example, you define FUNC_KEY 1-4 in diagram

2100 to perform various actions. When diagram2100 is displayed in the currently active Graphicswindow, P1-P4 becomes active and theircorresponding actions can be performed. P5-P10have no effect when selected. When you replacediagram 2100 with another, P1-P4 becomes inactiveor can be replaced with the FUNC_KEY actions ofthe new diagram.

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2.4

What is the Point Menu?

The Point Menu provides a quick method to click on a point displayed at the Operator Station andaccess information about that point from different application windows. You can use the standardPoint Menu to select point information from the following windows:

Point Information window - Use to view or modify point data.

Trend window - Use to view point activity for an individual point.

Signal Diagram - Use to display a control sheet in a Process Diagram window. This is thesheet where the point originates.

Summary Diagram - Use to display a custom diagram in a Process Diagram window.

Alert Details - Use to display Plant Web alerts in the Alert Details window. Only appears onmenu if Fieldbus devices are enabled.

Figure 3: Point Menu with Alert Details

History Edit/Annotate - Use to launch the History Edit Tool (described in Ovation ProcessHistorian User Guide). Only appears on menu if you are using Historical Trend or HistoricalReview functions. Only enabled if the following conditions are met: Ovation Process Historian Engineering Tools are installed. User's role has security clearance to launch data edit. Specific historian other than Default is selected.

Figure 4: Point Menu with History Edit/Annotate

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You can also configure the Point Menu and add additional menu choices (up to nine). TheCustom Point Menu functionality can be accessed from the Alarm, Point Viewer, PointInformation, Point Review, Trend, Historical Review, and Process Diagram windows. The PointMenu is configurable at all levels in the Ovation Developer Studio system tree.

Figure 5: Point Menu with custom choices

2.4.1 To Access the Point Menu

1. Select a point name or point value on any applicable window. You can access the Point Menufrom the Alarm, Point Viewer, Point Information, Trend, Historical Review, and ProcessDiagram windows.2. Right-click on the selection. The Point Menu pop-up window appears. The fully qualified pointname for this example, FR-3244-STS.UNIT1@OVLAB210 appears at the top of the menu:

Figure 6: Point Menu with Alert Details

3. Select a Point Menu option. The applicable window appears. Point Information Displays the Point Information window. Trend Displays the Trend Display window . Signal Diagram Displays a Graphic window containing a control sheet. This is thesheet where the point originates. Summary Diagram Displays a Graphic window containing a custom diagram. Alert Details - Displays the Alert Details window for specific PlantWeb alarms, if enabled.

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History Edit/Annotate - Displays the History Edit tool, if enabled (See Ovation ProcessHistorian User Guide.) The last item that may show in the Point Menu is a configurable custom Point Menuchoice. You can configure up to nine custom Point Menu choices using the OvationDeveloper Studio. (See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)

Figure 7: Point Menu with custom choices

Note: The diagrams associated with a specific point are Signal Diagram (DG field) andSummary Diagram (SD field) which are defined in the point record. (See Ovation DeveloperStudio User Guide and Ovation Record Types Reference Manual.)

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Using the Base Alarm System

IN THIS SECTIONWhat is the Base Alarm System?...................................................................................... 14Alarm System terminology ................................................................................................ 15What is the Base Alarm window?...................................................................................... 16Configuring the Base Alarm window ................................................................................. 19Finding a point in the Base Alarm window ........................................................................ 22What is the Base Alarm Window Menu bar? .................................................................... 23What is the Base Alarm window toolbar? ......................................................................... 24What is the Base Alarm window Status bar? .................................................................... 25What is the Dialog bar?..................................................................................................... 26What are the Base Alarm window columns? .................................................................... 27What is an Alarm List? ...................................................................................................... 35What is an Alarm History List? .......................................................................................... 36What is the Acknowledged Alarm List?............................................................................. 37What is the Reset List? ..................................................................................................... 37What is the Remote Network Status tab? ......................................................................... 38What is the Icon List?........................................................................................................ 40What is filtering for the Base Alarm window?.................................................................... 42What is a DEVALRT?........................................................................................................ 53Alarm Keyboard functions ................................................................................................. 54Selecting an alarm message............................................................................................. 56What is the Audio Alarm System?..................................................................................... 63What is Alarm security? .................................................................................................... 65

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3.1 What is the Base Alarm System?

3.1

What is the Base Alarm System?

When you create a point in an Ovation system, you define limits for the value of the point. If theselimits are exceeded, the point goes into alarm.An alarm typically indicates the following:

Analog point has exceeded its high or low limits.

Analog point is getting better or worse (value for point is moving closer to or further from itsdefined limits).

Digital point has changed its state (on/off, 1 or 0).

Points in alarm are automatically displayed on an alarm list at the Operator Station. Unless youmake configuration changes to the alarm object that defines how alarms display, the defaultvalues for the alarm display are used.The Base Alarm System provides a method for detecting and displaying abnormal plantconditions on an Operator workstation. These conditions include drop time outs, points out ofrange, digital state changes, and so forth. These alarms display in the workstation Alarm windowand can be sent to the audio annunciator, the Emerson historian, and the alarm printer.The following sections discuss the types of alarm displays:

Alarm List displays a list of current alarms with the most recent alarm first.

History List maintains a history of the most recent 15,000 alarm occurrences.

Acknowledged List - displays a list of current acknowledged alarms.

Unacknowledged Alarm List identifies all of the unacknowledged alarms.

Reset List identifies all of the resettable returns in the system.

Remote Network Status - provides remote network information.

Iconic Alarming groups alarms based on priority and characteristics.

Additional information about alarms is provided in the following sections:

3.2 Alarm System terminology

3.2

Alarm System terminology

The following terms are used when discussing base alarm or alarm annunciation windows:

Alarm Destination Each of the Operator workstations can be defined to receive alarmsfrom specific plant areas, or destinations. This is done by assigning a unique destination toeach point. The destination is defined by the first characteristic of each points characteristicfield. Each workstation can be assigned to receive alarms for one or more specificdestinations or for the entire system.

Alarm Priority Each point can have an alarm priority assigned to it. Priorities may beassigned from 1 to 8, where 1 is the highest (most critical/important) and 8 is the lowest (leastcritical/important). Analog points can have up to five different priorities assigned (one for eachof the four limits and one for the user defined limit). The priority is defined if the correspondinglimit is defined. The high X (where X is 1 - 4) alarm uses the upper nibble of the appropriatepriority field. The low X (where X is 1 - 4) alarm uses the lower nibble.The sensor alarm and SID alarm use the highest value from all the defined priorities, and thereturn uses the lesser value of all the defined priorities. For example, if the high1 limit isdefined, but the low1 limit is not defined, then the limit1 priority fields high nibble is defined,but the low nibble is not defined. Therefore, when determining the priority for a sensor alarmor return from alarm, the low nibble of the limit1 priority field is not used in the evaluation.

Alarm Annunciation System - (Not available on all systems) This alarm system provides amethod for detecting and displaying abnormal plant conditions on an Operator workstation.Alarms display in alarm bands that appear at the top of the workstation monitor. This is analternative to the Base Alarm system.

Base Alarm System - This alarm system provides a method for detecting and displayingabnormal plant conditions on an Operator workstation. Alarms display in lists. This is thestandard Ovation alarm system.

High1- High4 Limit and Low1 - Low4 Limit Ovation analog points can have a high1,high2, high3, high4, low1, low2, low3, and low4 limit value assigned to them. When any ofthese values are exceeded, an alarm status for the point is broadcast onto the Ovationnetwork. You are not required to define all four high limits or all four low limits.

Iconic Alarming System - This alarm system provides a mechanism to group alarms basedon their priority and their plant area. Each group of alarms is represented by a preconfiguredbitmap on the display.

Incremental high and low limit In addition to the high1 - high4 and the low1 - low4 limitsfor an Ovation point, a high incremental and a low incremental limit can also be assigned.When an incremental alarm is exceeded, information can be sent to the Operator workstationwhich indicates whether the value for the point is getting better or worse (that is, whether thevalue is moving further away from or closer to the last exceeded high or low limit.)

Returns (Returns to normal) An indication that a point previously in alarm has nowreturned to normal and is no longer in alarm.

Reset (Resettable Returns) An indication that the return has been previouslyacknowledged and must be reset in order to be removed from the Alarm List and cleared fromthe screen. A resettable return is initiated in one of the two following ways: An unacknowledged alarm is acknowledged and then returns. This return is re-initiated asa resettable return. Since its previous alarm state was acknowledged, the return does notrequire an acknowledgment; however, it does require a reset. An unacknowledged alarm returns to normal and the unacknowledged return is broadcastto all the drops. Once the unacknowledged return is acknowledged, it is re-initiated as aresettable return.

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Sensor Alarms An indication of an input failure (for example, a bad signal or bad card).

SID Alarms An indication of an invalid point being used as a limit or cutout. It is also anindication (on analogs only) that the calculated limit has bad quality.

State Change An indication of a change of state of a digital point (only displayed on theHistory List).

User Defined Limit Ovation analog points can have an optional user defined high and lowlimit assigned to them. When either of these limits is exceeded, an alarm status for the pointis broadcast onto the Ovation network. This alarm is independent of the standard alarm limits.

Unacknowledged Alarms When an alarm occurs (a new alarm, toggle alarm, or

incremental alarm), it is broadcast on the Ovation network as an unacknowledged alarm. Thealarm remains unacknowledged until the operator acknowledges it. This is a system-wideacknowledgment, which is broadcast to all drops. If this alarm is re-initiated again, (that is, anew limit was exceeded,) it would then become an unacknowledged alarm again. When adrop time-out occurs, it is considered to be unacknowledged. When the operatoracknowledges this type of alarm, it is not broadcast system-wide and must be done on adrop-by-drop basis.

Alarm Collector - The alarm collectors are responsible for connecting to the remotenetworks, receiving all of the remote alarm data, and disseminating it to the Base Alarmwindows. (See Ovation Multiple Networks User Guide.)

Primary and Secondary Alarm Data Servers - Identifies the alarm data server that thealarm collector is connected to in order to receive remote alarm data or the last connectionthe alarm collector made. For each alarm collector, you must define the remote networks itconnects to.

What is the Base Alarm window?

The Base Alarm window allows you to monitor plant operations and acknowledge alarmconditions. Each alarm message has its foreground and background color dictated by the colorcoding scheme. Color coding is based on alarm priority. Specific colors are defined to identifyacknowledged versus unacknowledged alarms. The alarm colors are read in upon startup. Thecolors are configured using the applicable Ovation configuration tool. (See Ovation OperatorStation Configuration Guide.)

3.3.1 Using the Base Alarm window

You access the Base Alarm window from the Alarms icon, located in the Operator Station or fromthe Ovation Applications folder.

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3.3 What is the Base Alarm window?

New alarm entries are processed by the system every second. If the Alarm window is minimizedand an alarm entry is detected, the alarm systems icon turns red. You can open the Alarmwindow by double clicking on the Alarms icon located in the system tray or by a single click onthe alarm icon in the task bar.The first time the Base Alarm window opens, the Alarm List displays (provided the window isconfigured to display an Alarm List). If a different alarm display is selected, and the Base Alarmwindow is minimized, the last display appears the next time the icon opens (provided no points gointo alarm while the window is minimized). If a point goes into alarm while the window isminimized, the Base Alarm window opens to the Alarm List screen.

3.3.2 To Access the Base Alarm Window

1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station and double-click on theAlarms icon.ORIf the Alarms application is already running, double click on the Alarms icon located on thesystem tray.2. The Base Alarm window appears. The fields that appear in this window are shown in thefollowing figure.

Figure 8: Alarm List Example

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3.3 What is the Base Alarm window?

The Base Alarm window provides the following tabs that display by default:

Alarm List (see page 35)

Alarm History List (see page 36)

Acknowledged List (see page 37)

Unacknowledged Alarm List

Reset List (see page 37)

The Remote Network Status tab is only displayed when the Alarm window is configured toreceive alarms from remote networks.The Icon tab for Iconic Alarming is only displayed when the icon list is configured.The following table shows the data that is displayed for each point type on the Alarm List, AlarmHistory List, Acknowledged Alarm List, Unacknowledged Alarm List, and the Reset List.Alarm DataALARM EVENT

3.4 Configuring the Base Alarm window

3.4

Configuring the Base Alarm window

The system administrator can customize the alarm subsystems to accommodate a wide variety ofusers. The Base Alarm Configuration window allows you to configure the Base Alarm window asyou choose. (See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.) In addition, you can configurethe following items:

Lists that can be viewed are, Alarm List, History List, Unacknowledged List, Reset List, IconList, or any combination.

Canvas font size (you select the font, it is not configured using the Configuration tool).

Note: The canvas area refers to the portion of a window that is controlled by the scroll bars.

Number of alarm messages initially displayed on the screen.

Whether iconic alarming is performed.

Whether or not unacknowledged returns are considered members of a group on the Icon List.

Up to four Base Alarm windows with different formats can be displayed on each drop.

3.4.1 To change page margins for the Base Alarm window

1. Access the Base Alarm window (see page 17).2. Select the File pull-down menu and choose the Margins option. The Margins windowappears.3. Modify the left, right, top, and bottom settings as desired.4. Select the Save settings to profile check box and the modifications are saved to your profileand recalled when you log into the system. If the Save settings to profile check box is notchecked, the changes only apply for the current session of the application.These settings define how the alarms appear when printed (see page 59).

Figure 9: Margins Window

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3.4 Configuring the Base Alarm window

3.4.2 To add header and footer text to the Base Alarm windowYou can configure the header and footer properties used on printouts. The header/footerproperties are different for each alarm list.These settings define how the alarms appear when printed (see page 59).You can use pre-defined tokens for the headers and footers:$F File name of document$A Application name$P Page number$N Number of pages$D Date. Date formatting can be specified with an additional parameter, $D{%h:%m}$R Tabsheet name (used with tab windows)1. Access the Base Alarm window (see page 17).2. Select the File pull-down menu and choose the Header/Footer option. The Header/Footerwindow appears.

Figure 10: Header/Footer Window

3. Select the Header tab.4. Enter the text in the column for the alignment position on the page. You can enter text for theleft, right, and center positions.5. To modify the font of header text, highlight the text and click the Font button to access theFont window.6. Select the Footer tab.

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7. Enter the text in the column for the alignment position on the page. You can enter text for theleft, right, and center positions.8. To modify the font of footer text, highlight the text and click the Font button to access the Fontwindow.9. Set Header and Footer margins by entering values in text boxes. This indicates the distancebetween the default or user-defined margins and the header/footer.10. Click the Save settings to profile check box to save changes to user profile.11. Click OK to accept the changes and dismiss the window, or click Cancel to dismiss thewindow without applying changes.

3.4.3 To change Base Alarm window font settings

The list area refers to the portion of a window that is controlled by the scroll bars. You can changethe font viewed in this area for the Alarm, History, Acknowledged, Unacknowledged, and Resettabs.1. Access the Base Alarm window (see page 17).2. Select the View pull-down menu and choose the Font option. The Font window appears.

Figure 11: Font Window

3. The Font dialog box has three windows to allow the selection of a font, font style, and fontsize. Click on the font in the Font window. The font determines which font styles are availablefor that option. The Sample window populates with text using the chosen font.4. Select the Font Style from the scrolling list.5. You can select a point size from the list in the Size window, or you can manually enter a fontsize.

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Note: The configuration of the system determines the available fonts.

6. The Script drop-down menu provides available options based on font choice.7. Click OK to save changes and dismiss the window, or click on Cancel to disregard changesand dismiss the window.

3.5

Finding a point in the Base Alarm window

The Alarm program uses a search utility named Find Points to locate specific points in the AlarmList, History List, Unacknowledged List, and Reset List of the Base Alarm window. This utilitysearches for a point based on a point name that you must enter in the Find dialog box.

Figure 12: Find Point Dialog Window

The Find window that displays for the History tab has a Direction selector because the HistoryList may contain more than one entry for a specific point. From the currently selected point, theUp option looks for more recent historical points; the Down option looks for older historical points.

3.5.1 To Find a Point in the Base Alarm Window

1. Access the Base Alarm window (see page 17).2. Select the tab for the list you want to search.3. Select the Edit pull-down menu and choose the Find Points option.ORSelect the Find icon on the Base Alarm window toolbar.4. The Find window appears. The window contains an entry field. Enter the name of the pointyou want to find.5. Select the Find Next button to start the search for the point. You may also select the directionof the search by clicking the appropriate direction button.The point is located and highlighted in the Base Alarm window.

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3.6

What is the Base Alarm Window Menu bar?

The Menu bar is located at the top of the Base Alarm window. The Menu bar contains ninebuttons and each button displays a pull-down menu when it is selected.

Figure 13: Menu Bar Elements

Alarm Window Menu Bar ElementsMENU

DESCRIPTION

File

Print sends the current list to the printer.

Print Preview displays a preview of the current list on the screen beforeprinting.Print Setup displays a dialog box to setup the printer properties.Margins displays a dialog box to setup the margins for the printed report.Header/Footer displays a window used to set the header and footer options.Exit ends the program.

Toolbar makes the toolbar visible or not visible.

Point Acknowledge acknowledges all unacknowledged alarms/returns that

are currently selected in the alarm window. The point acknowledge operationdoes not reset any returns that are currently selected.Page Acknowledge acknowledges all unacknowledged alarms/returnsdisplayed in the window. The page acknowledge operation does not reset anyreturns that are present. Any unacknowledged returns that are acknowledgedstill require a reset to be removed from the Alarm List.Silence Audio silences the audio. The Audio system must be configured tomake it active. (See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)

Reset

Point Reset resets all resettable returns that are currently selected in theAlarm window.Page Reset resets all resettable returns displayed in the window.

Filtering

Normal Mode displays the dialog used to change the filters to the selectionsmade for normal mode.Priority Mode displays the dialog used to change the filters to the selectionsmade for priority mode.

Mode

Normal Mode changes the view to normal mode.

Priority Mode changes the view to priority mode.

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MENU

DESCRIPTION

Utilities

Print Advance - allows you to advance to the most current alarm and beginprinting. Any alarms that are queued to print will be discarded. This refers tothe dedicated alarm printer and not the standard Windows print function.

Help

Help Topics displays the help menu.

About Alarm Display displays a dialog box with the application name andversion number.

3.7

What is the Base Alarm window toolbar?

The Alarm toolbar is located directly below the Menu bar. The Alarm toolbar contains 13 buttonsand each button initiates a Base Alarm window function when it is selected.

Figure 14: Alarm Toolbar Elements

Alarm Window Toolbar ElementsMENU

DESCRIPTIONFind searches for a point on the selected tab.Point Acknowledge acknowledges all of the unacknowledged alarms/returnsthat are currently selected in the Alarm window. The point acknowledgeoperation does not reset any returns that are currently selectedPage Acknowledge acknowledges all of the unacknowledged alarms/returnsdisplayed in the Alarm window. The page acknowledge operation does not resetany returns that are currently selectedPoint Reset resets all of the resettable returns that are currently displayed inthe Alarm window.Page Reset resets all of the resettable returns in the Alarm window.Normal Mode Dialog launches the filtering dialog window for alarms in normalmode.Priority Mode Dialog launches the filtering dialog window for alarms in prioritymode.Normal Mode selects the normal filtering mode.Priority Mode selects the priority filtering mode.Silence Audio silences the audio. The Audio system must be configured tomake the button active. (See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)Print prints the current alarms using the standard Windows print function.

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MENU

DESCRIPTIONPrint Preview displays a preview of the current list on the screen beforeprinting.About displays the application name and version number.

Note: The Print and Print Preview toolbar elements are not referring to the dedicated line-byline alarm printer. These elements are referring to the standard print functions.

3.8

What is the Base Alarm window Status bar?

The Status bar is located at the bottom of the Base Alarm window. Alarm counts are located indifferent areas of the Status bar.

Figure 15: Status Bar

Total Alarms Total number of alarms that pass the current Alarm List filter.

Acknowledged - Total number of acknowledged alarms that pass the current Alarm List filter.

Unacknowledged Total number of unacknowledged alarms that pass the current Alarm Listfilter.

Resets Total number of resettable returns that pass the Alarm List filter.

Filter The FILT on the Status bar identifies the Alarm window that is in control of theperipherals filtering parameters, for example, audio, historian station, and the dedicated lineby-line alarm printing. If you want to change the audible filtering parameters, you must changethe filter through the Alarm Filtering window.

Last Active Instance The Ovation Keyboard interacts with the last active Graphic window.The last active Graphic window is designated by the LAI indication in the Status bar.

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3.9

What is the Dialog bar?

The Dialog bar is located below the Alarm toolbar. This Dialog bar identifies the overall status forremote network connections. The Remote Connection message displays the overall status ofeach remote connection. Its status can be Active or Inactive. If all remote connections are active,the Remote Connection status is active. If any remote network is not connected, the status isinactive.In addition to the remote network connection status, the dialog bar displays the primary andsecondary alarm collectors. The alarm collectors are responsible for connecting to the remotenetworks, receiving all of the remote alarm data, and sending it to the Base Alarm windows. Thealarm collector that the Base Alarm window is connected to is designated with text Active to theright of the machines IP address. If there is no Active designation, then the Base Alarm windowis not connected to any alarm collector. If this is the case, the Remote Connection status is set toInactive.

Figure 16: Dialog Bar

Note: If the alarm display is configured not to receive alarms from any remote networks, thedialog bar does not display. (See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)

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3.10 What are the Base Alarm window columns?

Alarm information is contained in columns in the Base Alarm window. You can configure (seepage 27) which columns to display in the Base Alarm window. Each column is sizeable.You can change the size of the column to automatically fit all the data in that column. Place thecursor between the columns until the cursor changes shapes and double click.You can also change the size of the columns manually. Place the cursor between the columns,press the left mouse button down and drag the column to a new size.The columns can provide the following information about the alarms:

3.10.1 To Add/Remove Columns for the Base Alarm Window

3.10 What are the Base Alarm window columns?

3. Click to select which columns you want to display in the Base Alarm window and select Ok.

Figure 17: Add/Remove Columns Dialog Box

Date columnThe Date column displays the date when the alarm occurred in month, day, and year format (forexample, 11/20/2006).Time columnThe Time column displays the time when the alarm occurred. Hours, minutes, and secondsdisplay (for example, 3:30:40PM).Alarm Type columnThe Alarm Type column displays the state of the alarm.The alarm status represents the present state of the alarm condition. The following table lists thestatus types and possible states of alarm condition.Alarm Types

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STATE

DESCRIPTION

Analog

RETURN

Point has returned to normal.

SENSOR

Data exceeded sensor device limits.

HIGH1

High1 alarm. The value exceeded the high 1 limit.

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DESCRIPTION

HIGH2

High2 alarm. The value exceeded the high 2 limit.

HIGH3

High3 alarm. The value exceeded the high 3 limit.

HIGH4

High4 alarm. The value exceeded the high 4 limit.

HI WRS

High Worse alarm. The high incremental alarm limit was

passed going away from normal.

HI BET

High Better alarm. The high incremental alarm limit was

passed going toward normal.

H1/HUDA

High1 High UDA (User Defined Alarm) alarm. The point is in

high 1 alarm and the value has also exceeded the high UDAalarm limit.

H2/HUDA

High2 High UDA alarm. The point is in high 2 alarm and thevalue has also exceeded the high UDA alarm limit.

H3/HUDA

High3 High UDA alarm. The point is in high 3 alarm and thevalue has also exceeded the high UDA alarm limit.

H4/HUDA

High4 High UDA alarm. The point is in high 4 alarm and thevalue has also exceeded the high UDA alarm limit.

HW/HUDA

High Worse High UDA alarm. The point is in high worse alarmand has also exceeded the high UDA limit.

HB/HUDA

High Better UDA alarm. The point is in high better alarm andhas also exceeded the high UDA limit.

H1/ LUDA

High1 Low UDA alarm. The point is in high 1 alarm and hasalso exceeded the low UDA alarm limit.

H2/ LUDA

High2 Low UDA alarm. The point is in high 2 alarm and hasalso exceeded the low UDA alarm limit.

H3/ LUDA

High3 Low UDA alarm. The point is in high 3 alarm and hasalso exceeded the low UDA alarm limit.

H4/ LUDA

High4 Low UDA alarm. The point is in high 4 alarm and hasalso exceeded the low UDA alarm limit.

HW/LUDA

High Worse Low UDA alarm. The point is in high worse andhas also exceeded the low UDA limit.

HB/LUDA

High Better Low UDA alarm. The point is in high better andhas also exceeded the low UDA limit.

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LR = Limit checking off

SC = Scan off (scan removed)

AR = Alarm checking off (point removed from alarm by an operator)

CO = Cutout of alarm checking (point removed from alarm based on value of some digital orpacked point)Based on configuration, if a point is cutout, it will not go into alarm. Typically, an alarm cutsout on one. If the field "Alarm Cutout on Zero" in the Studio point builder is checked, then thealarm cuts out on zero.Default = 1

Plant Web Alert Codes:

AR = Alarm check removed

CS = Communication suppressed

FS = Failed suppressed

NS = Abnormal suppressed

MS = Maintenance suppressed

AS = Advisory suppressed

Name columnThe Name column displays the point name of the alarm.Net Alias columnThe Net Alias column displays the network alias. This column is shown if the Base Alarm windowis configured to receive remote network information.Network ID columnNetwork ID column displays the network ID. This column is not a part of the typical display, butcan be added through the Add/Remove Columns dialog box.Description columnThe Description column displays the description of the point.Alarm Priority (AP) columnThe Alarm Priority column displays the alarm priority.Alarm Destination (AY) columnThe Alarm Destination column displays the alarm destination.

Digital Value/Quality (Q) displays the status description of the digital point (SET/RESET)followed by the value (1 or 0) and the points quality. This is only used with digital points.

Packed Group Value displays the current digital value in binary followed by an indicationidentifying whether or not the point is timed out, which is followed by the bits in alarm(displayed in binary). For packed group alarm points, the value field (displayed in binarynotation) is followed by a T if the point is timed out. This is followed by the bits in alarm(displayed in binary). For packed group points used as devices, the set/reset field is followedby the value.

Module/Node Records lists value (displayed in binary) followed by the quality. Thevalue/quality is followed by the bits in alarm displayed in binary. For modules value field, thevalue field (displayed in binary notation) is followed by quality and the bits in alarm (displayedin binary).

Quality The Ovation System supports four quality states: Good, Fair, Poor, and Bad, plusthe condition Timed-out. Each indicates the condition of the point to the operator and to thealgorithms.The system can be configured to display an additional quality reason clarifier after the pointquality description. If the reasons are to be displayed, you should configure the system to setthe order of precedence for the quality reasons in addition to the text that is displayed foreach reason. If multiple reasons are present, only the reason with the highest precedentdisplays. You can view all of the applicable quality reasons (see page 4) in the Value/Statustab on the Point Information window.

Units columnThe Units column displays engineering units of analog points. For packed points used as devices,the attention code is followed by the emergency override code.

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Limit columnThe Limit column displays the high or low limit for analog points.Alarm limits are applicable only to analog points. This field (Limit) displays the highX or lowXwhere X is 1-4 (or High UDA or Low UDA limit, providing the point is only in UDA alarm) limit thatwas exceeded, not the incremental limit. When the alarm has returned to normal (or is in sensoralarm or the SID alarm), the Limits field is blank. For packed points used as devices, the alarmdescription displays. The Alarm descriptions are: Tripped, No Response, Did Not Open, Did NotClose, Did Not Stop, Did Not Start, and Blank.Incremental Limit (Incr) columnThe Incremental Limit column displays the incremental limit for analog points. For high alarms, thehigh incremental limit displays. For low alarms, the low incremental limit displays.Incremental limits are applicable only to analog points. This field (Incr) displays the highincremental limit when any high alarm limit is exceeded or the low incremental alarm when anylow alarm limit is exceeded. When incremental alarms are activated, information can be sent tothe Operator workstation to indicate whether the value of the point is moving further away from, orcloser to, the high or low limit. When the alarm has returned to normal (or is in sensor alarm), thisfield is blank.For analog records, the incremental limit displays. The incremental limit is not displayed if thehigh/low incremental limit checking is turned off (this is determined by the LB record field). (SeeOvation Record Types Reference Manual.)Incrementals and Returns columnIncrementals always appear on the Alarm List, Unacknowledged Alarm List, and the Reset List.There are two configuration options that affect how incrementals and returns are shown on allthree lists.1. Incrementals and returns can remain in their original position on the list as defined by the timethe point went into alarm.2. Incrementals and returns are removed from their original position and placed at the top of theAlarm List and at the bottom of the Unacknowledged List and Reset List.Returns are an indication that a point previously in alarm has returned to normal and is no longerin alarm.Returns always appear on the Alarm History List. If specified during configuration, returns canalso appear or not appear on the Alarm List, Unacknowledged List, or the Reset List.For systems with iconic alarming, you may specify that unacknowledged returns and resettablereturns can either be maintained in the alarm group or automatically removed.Plant Mode (PM) columnThe Plant Mode column displays the plant mode at the time of the alarm (Plant Mode is only validfor deluxe record types).

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3.11 What is an Alarm List?

The Alarm List displays only current alarms. There is a maximum of one entry per broadcastpoint. If the alarm status changes (for example, an analog point alarm goes from HIGH4 to HIWRS), the entry updates. The value and status constantly update. New alarm entries are addedto the top of the list.Unacknowledged and resettable returns are shown on this window only if specified duringconfiguration. (See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.) The Alarm List only containspoints that match the filtering criteria defined for the Alarm List for the current alarm mode (normalor priority). For information on alarm filtering, see "Assigning Priorities and Destinations" (seepage 49).The following figure shows an example of the Alarm List.

Figure 18: Alarm List Example

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3.12 What is an Alarm History List?

3.12 What is an Alarm History List?

The Alarm History List displays a history of the most recent 15,000 alarms, returns, and statechanges. New entries are added to the top of the History List. All incrementals and returns displayas individual entries.The Alarm History List contains only points that match the filtering criteria defined for the HistoryList for the current alarm mode (Normal or Priority). For information on alarm filtering, see "AlarmFiltering" (see page 42). Also, state changes may be configured to appear or not appear on theHistory List. Single broadcast points can have multiple entries.The following figure shows an example of the Alarm History List.

Figure 19: Alarm History List Example

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3.13 What is the Acknowledged Alarm List?

The Acknowledged Alarm List displays only current acknowledged alarms. The acknowledgedalarms displays in the same order as the current Alarm List. When an acknowledged alarmreturns to normal or becomes unacknowledged, it is removed from the Acknowledged Alarm List.There is a maximum of one entry per broadcast point. The value and status constantly update.(See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)The Acknowledged Alarm List only contains points that match the filtering criteria defined for theAcknowledged Alarm List for the current alarm mode (normal or priority). For information on alarmfiltering, refer to "Alarm Filtering" (see page 42).

Figure 20: Acknowledged Alarm List Example

3.14 What is the Reset List?

If you configure the system to display returns on the list, then the Reset List displays all of theresettable returns. The value and status constantly update on the screen. The Reset List displaysall the resettable returns in reverse order of the Alarm List. New resettable returns are placed atthe bottom of the list.The Reset List does not contain a block of blank lines at the top, as is done on the Alarm List andHistory List. Resettable returns are removed once they have been reset or once they go back intoalarm. The Reset List only contains resets that match the filtering criteria for the Reset List for thecurrent alarm mode (normal or priority). For information on alarm filtering, refer to "Alarm Filtering"(see page 42).You can reset resettable returns by clicking on individual points. Also, you can reset the entire listof returns by selecting the Page Reset button on the toolbar or from the Reset pull-down menu.

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3.15 What is the Remote Network Status tab?

3.15 What is the Remote Network Status tab?

The Remote Network Status tab presents detailed information concerning each remote networkconnection.Note: If you do not configure the alarm display to receive alarms from remote networks, theRemote Network Status tab does not display.

Figure 21: Remote Network Status

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The following information appears on this tab:ID - Remote network IDAlias - Remote network aliasPrimary Alarm Data Server - IP address of the primary alarm data server on the remote network.This is the machine that sends the remote alarm messages.Secondary Alarm Data Sever - IP address of the secondary alarm data server on the remotenetwork. This is the machine that sends the remote alarm messages.Status - Identifies the status of the connection to the remote network.Alarm Data Server Connection - Identifies the alarm data server where the remote alarmmessages are originating from. When the connection to the alarm data server is lost, it designateswhich server the alarm system last connected to.The columns displayed in the Remote Network Status tab are configured by selecting View ->Columns. An Add/Remove Columns dialog appears. This dialog box is unique to this tab. Clickon the column you would like to display and select Ok. (See Ovation Multiple Networks UserGuide.)

Figure 22: Add/Remove Columns Dialog for Multiple Networks

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3.16 What is the Icon List?

3.16 What is the Icon List?

Iconic alarming provides a mechanism to group alarms based on their priority and their plant area.Each group of alarms is represented by a preconfigured bitmap on the display.The maximum number of groups is based on size. A Base Alarm window that is configured tocontain only an Icon List only contains the Icon List tab.

Figure 23: Typical Icon List

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You can configure a Base Alarm window to contain an Icon List in addition to all of the other lists(Alarm List, History List, Acknowledged Alarm List, Unacknowledged List, and Reset List).Two bitmaps are defined for each alarm group. One identifies a group not in alarm; and the otherrepresents a group in alarm. In addition, the state of an alarm can be determined by a color-codedborder. The border identifies if the group is in alarm or not in alarm.For groups that are in alarm, the border color identifies the unacknowledged status. If all thealarms in a group are acknowledged, the border color displays in the acknowledged color. If atleast one alarm in the group is unacknowledged, the border color is the unacknowledged color.(See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)In addition, a special mode was added where the Icon List can be displayed above the Alarm List.When you configure the Icon List in this manner, you cannot view any other alarm lists (History,Acknowledged, Unacknowledged, or Reset).

Figure 24: Icon List Displayed with Alarm List

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In this mode, the Alarm List is filtered based on the selected alarm group. The currently selectedalarm group is signified with a red border drawn around the icon tile. In addition, the selectedgroups location (row, column) displays on the Status bar.When iconic alarming is configured in this manner, you can configure whether or not the iconpanel can be resized independently from the Alarm List. Otherwise, only the Alarm List can beresized.Iconic alarming can accommodate xlarge (96 x 96), large (64 x 64), medium (48 x 48), or small(32 x 32) bitmaps. The maximum number of rows and columns is based on the icon size that isconfigured. The following table describes the icon sizes that are available. (See Ovation OperatorStation Configuration Guide.)Icon SizeSIZE

M AX ROW

M AX COL

M AX GROUPS

SIZE

XL

28

224

96x96

21

11

231

64x64 (Default)

17

13

221

48x48

13

17

221

32x32

3.16.1 Viewing diagrams from the Icon List

You can view a diagram or diagram group from the Icon List. If more than one diagram or diagramgroup can be defined for each group, you may display a menu over the specific icon, right-click,and select which diagram or diagram group you wish to view.If only one diagram or diagram group can be defined, then simply left-click the icon to view thediagram or diagram group. When the Icon List is configured as the Alarm Lists filter, the selectionof an alarm group results in the Alarm List being filtered based on the selected group. Thus, youcan only view the diagrams by displaying the menu over the alarm group when the system isconfigured in this manner.

3.17 What is filtering for the Base Alarm window?

The alarms displayed in the Base Alarm window can be filtered based on destination, priority,and type. Each point must pass the priority, type, and destination filters.Two modes of filtering (normal mode and priority mode) exist in the alarm system. You canconfigure two different scenarios for alarm filtering, one for normal mode and one for prioritymode. You can toggle between the two modes to display two different alarm filtering settings.Alarms that pass the defined filtering parameters for the currently selected mode (normal orpriority) display on the Base Alarm window (see page 16).

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3.17.1 Filtering Based on Priority

Eight priorities are defined in Ovation. Priority 1 is the highest (most critical/important) and 8 is thelowest (least critical/important). The priority check boxes allow you to select which priorities passthe filtering for the Alarm List, Acknowledged List, History List, Unacknowledged List, Reset List,and Historical Storage. The Printer tab defines the filtering criteria for the alarm messages thatare sent to the dedicated line by line alarm printer. This is a non-exclusive choice item; therefore,each priority that is included in the filter must be selected.

3.17.2 Filtering based on destination (plant area)

An alarm destination is defined by the first character in each process points set ofcharacteristics. This character generally represents a plant location. The AY record field holds thefirst character for each process point.The destination check boxes allow you to select which destinations pass the filtering for the AlarmList, History List, Acknowledged List, Unacknowledged List, Reset List, Historical Storage, andPrinter. The Historical Storage tab defines the filtering criteria for the alarm that is sent to theEmerson Historian. The Printer tab defines the filtering criteria for the alarm messages that aresent to the dedicated line-by-line alarm printer. This is a non-exclusive choice item; therefore,each destination that you include in the filter must be selected. Each destination can also beconfigured with a description.You can also enable dynamic destination filtering (see page 45) by defining plant area points andassociating these points with specific plant areas. (see Ovation Operator Station ConfigurationGuide.)

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Figure 25: Destination and Priority

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3.17.3 Dynamic destination filtering

Dynamic destination filtering provides for plant area filtering based on the changing values ofpredefined plant area points. You use the Dynamic Filtering Points tab in the Alarm dialog box inthe Developer Studio to assign plant area points to specific plant areas. The plant area point mustbe a digital or packed point whose current value (0 or 1) determines whether dynamic destinationfiltering is enabled or not for the associated plant area.If you use a digital point as a plant area point, the current value of the plant area point (0 or 1)determines whether a point is filtered on plant area or not. If the plant area point has a currentvalue of 1, plant area filtering is enabled. If the plant area point has a current value of 0, plantfiltering is disabled.If you use a packed point as a plant area point, the current value of the specified bit (0 or 1)determines whether the point is filtered on plant area or not.The alarm system automatically refilters when the system detects that the value of a plant areapoint has changed.If the point is timed out, the plant area filter is enabled. The quality of the point has no effect onwhether or not the plant area filter is enabled.If plant area filtering is enabled for a specific plant area and if the applicable Destination checkbox is selected in the Alarm Filtering Destination window, then any point that contains that plantarea in the destination field of its characteristics passes the filter. If plant area filtering is disabledfor a specific plant area, any point that contains that plant area in the destination field of itscharacteristics, fails the filter.For example, if a point in alarm contains a B in its destination field and the plant area pointdefined for plant area B has a value of 1, the point passes the destination filter. If a point in alarmcontains a B in its destination field and the plant area point defined for plant area B has a value of0, the point fails the destination filter.Dynamic destination filtering is applicable to the alarm lists, icon alarm lists, and audio alarms.The Ovation keyboard, Printer filter, and the Historian filter do not use the dynamic destinationfiltering.

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3.17.4 Unit filtering

You can configure the Base Alarm window to perform an additional filter based on unit. When thisis enabled, the alarm must pass the priority, destination, type, and unit filter. Configuration is doneusing the applicable Ovation configuration tool. (See Ovation Operator Station ConfigurationGuide.)All tabs in the Alarm Filtering Definition windows allow individual settings for priority, destination,type, and networks/units. You add a setting to the filtering criteria by selecting the correspondingcheck box. The operator setting may be removed by deselecting the check box. A selected box isfilled with a check and a deselected box is empty.If unit filtering is enabled, you can perform filtering on each of the remote networks via theNetwork/Unit Filters tab. The Set All Units and Clear All Units buttons set/clear all of the unitsfor each network on the selected filtering tab. The Set All and Clear All buttons work on eachfiltering parameter in the Network/Unit tab.The Alarm Filtering Definition window has additional buttons that affect all of the filteringparameters on all tabs:

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The OK button applies the changes to all parameters on the window and dismisses thewindow.

The Cancel button cancels the changes to all parameters on the window and dismiss thewindow.

The Apply button applies the changes made without dismissing the window.

The Help button opens the help window.

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3.17.5 Filtering modes

Alarm filtering can be done in two modes: normal mode and priority mode. The following figureshows Normal mode filtering. The priority mode interface is the same.

Figure 26: Alarm Filtering Window - Normal Mode

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Alarms that pass the defined filtering parameters for the currently selected mode (normal orpriority) display. An alarm passes filtering when:

Its destination matches the selected destination for filtering.

Its priority matches the selected priority for filtering.

Its type matches the selected alarm type for filtering.

The points network and unit matches the selected network and unit (if the unit filtering isenabled).

To assign filtering based on mode

Use the following procedure to choose Normal Mode or Priority Mode for alarm filters:1. Access the Base Alarm window.2. Select the Mode pull-down menu.3. Select Normal or Priority, or click on either the Normal Mode (N) button or the PriorityMode (P) button on the toolbar.

Figure 27: Changing Alarm Filtering Mode

Note: If you disable the Modify Alarm Filters function in the Security Builder, you cannot changethe filtering parameters.

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3.17.6 Defining Alarm filtering parameters

You can use the Alarm Filtering Definition window (see page 49) to select priorities (any or all),types (any or all), and destinations (any or all) for the Alarm List, Alarm History, AcknowledgedAlarm List, Unacknowledged Alarm List, Reset List, Historical Storage, and the Printer.The alarm filters can be used in two modes of operation: normal mode and priority mode (seepage 52). Either mode can be programmed to specify the destinations and priorities for each filter.Additionally, you can configure the system to include units in the filtering parameters.Note: Alarm filtering settings configured in the Ovation configuration tools at the DeveloperStudio are the default settings for filtering alarms at the Operator Station. Alarm filtering settingsconfigured at the Operator Station are temporary settings that override the default settings andare cancelled when the Base Alarm window is closed.To Define Alarm Filtering Parameters1. Access the Base Alarm window (see page 17).2. Select the Filtering pull-down menu and choose Normal Mode or Priority Mode.

3.17 What is filtering for the Base Alarm window?

If unit filtering is enabled, you can select the networks and units (any or all) that will beincluded in the filter.Filtering is also available for audible alarms (see Audio Alarm System (see page 63)). Ifaudible alarms have been selected, they use the Alarm List filtering, and the title in theFiltering Definition window will read List/Audio. The Base Alarm window in control of theaudible alarms filtering is designated by the text FILT displayed in the Status bar.The Historical Storage tab is available on the Base Alarm window that is in control of theperipherals filtering functions. The Printer tab is available in the Base Alarm window that is incontrol of the peripheral filtering functions, providing the dedicated alarm printer is configured.The Base Alarm window in control of the peripherals filtering is designated by the text FILTdisplayed in the Status bar.Note: Although there are separate Alarm Filtering Definition windows for normal and prioritymode, the operation of each window is identical.5. Select one or more priority codes from the Priority choice box for the desired list. Each broadcast point has a priority associated with it. Select each priority that isdisplayed. The highest priority code is 1, the lowest priority code is 8 (default). Analog points can have separate priorities assigned to high and low limit alarms, sensoralarms, SID alarms, and returns. Set All Selects all of the priorities (1-8) for the specified filter. Clear All Clears all the priorities (1-8) for the specified filter.6. Select one or more point destination codes to be shown on the desired list. Each broadcast point has a destination characteristic associated with it. The destinationof a point normally represents a plant location. You can determine which points appear onthe alarm windows by selecting the appropriate characters (A through Z) which representthe location from which these points originate. Set All Selects all of the destinations (AZ) for the specified filter. Clear All Clears all the destinations (AZ) for the specified filter.7. Select one or more Alarm types from the Alarm Type check boxes to be shown on thedesired list. Select one or more PlantWeb alert types from the PlantWeb Alerts check boxes. Set All Selects all types for the specified filter. Clear All Clears all types for the specified filter.8. If unit filtering is enabled, select one or more units from the units list. There is a unit list foreach network. Select the appropriate network tab and configure its unit filtering. Set All Selects all of the unit parameters for the specified network. Clear All Clears all the unit parameters for the specified network. Set All Units - Sets all units for each network on the selected tab. Clear All Units - Clears all units for each network on the selected tab.9. Select the Apply or OK button. The current alarm display updates with the new alarm filteringdefinition.To discard any changes before they were applied, select the Cancel button.

Figure 30: Changing Alarm Filtering Mode

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3.18 What is a DEVALRT?

The alarm type DEVALRT was created for displaying information on PlantWeb alerts and nonPlantWeb alerts. When a Fieldbus device issues an alert, the Base Alarm system receives thealert and displays a DEVALRT alarm type in its Value field. In addition, the priority that wasassigned to the node point for that alert type also displays (see Ovation PlantWeb Alerts UserGuide.) If multiple alerts are active on the Alarm List, the alarm system only shows the highestpriority alert (which is the lowest number). Finally, the alert information passes to the AMS DeviceManager software so that it can display in its audit trail.For DEVALRT alarms, the Value field contains information for the applicable types that arecurrently active. Currently, devices can have only one active alert for each alert type.PlantWeb alerts are alarms generated by Fieldbus devices that support the following alarm types:

Advisory Alarm - indicates conditions that have no impact of the device's ability to sense andcontrol.

Failed Alarm - indicates that the device needs maintenance now and that the device has lostits ability to sense and control.

Maintenance Alarm - indicates that the device needs maintenance soon and is in danger oflosing its ability to sense and control.

Communication Alerts indicate that the Ovation system is unable to communicate with thedevice.

For non-PlantWeb alerts, the NO COMM and ABNORMAL alarm types are valid.

Abnormal Alarm - indicates that the device is not performing as it should be and requiresattention. Depending on the type of device issuing the alert, it could encompass various levelsof severity. See the manufacturer's documentation for more information.

Communication Alarm - the Ovation system is unable to communicate with the device.

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3.18.1 Alert Details window

The Alert Details window is a live, updating window which shows you detailed information onPlantWeb and non-PlantWeb alerts. It is accessed from the right-click Point Menu. (See OvationPlantWeb Alerts User Guide.)Each row in the scrolling list is color coded based on the state of the alert (that is, active, inactive,suppressed, and so forth). Active alerts use the appropriate alarm color. Suppressed, inactive,disabled, and alarm check removed alerts use the appropriate return color. Color is defined bypriority in the Ovation configuration tools. (See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.) Inaddition, the Alert Details window allows you to display a dialog box to suppress individual alerttypes.

Figure 31: Alert Details Window

3.19 Alarm Keyboard functions

The Ovation Alarm window allows you to perform Point Acknowledge, Page Acknowledge, PointReset, Page Reset, and Silence Audio by selecting a designated function key on the standardkeyboard. The focus must be on the Alarm window in order for this function to work. Thisfunctionality is enabled or disabled through the Ovation configuration tools. (See OvationOperation Station Configuration Guide.)The following functions are identified for each key:

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F2 - Point Acknowledge

F3 - Page Acknowledge

F4 - Point Reset

F5 - Page Reset

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3.19.1 Dell programmable touch keys

The Alarm Keyboard functionality has been expanded to work in conjunction with the Dellprogrammable touch keys on the Dell enhanced keyboard. These functions operate in the samemanner regardless of whether they were initiated from the Dell keyboard or the OvationKeyboard.The system requirements are as follows:

Dell Enhanced Keyboard.

Load Dell Touch Key programmable software.

Use Dell Touch Key software to configure the programmable keys.

The following is a brief description of the current operation for these functions:

Open Current Alarm List - If there is no alarm list currently running, a new window is started.If the Operator Station has more than one Alarm window running, then the currently selectedAlarm List opens.

Page Acknowledge - If the Operator Station has more then one alarm window running, thenthe currently selected Alarm window receives the command. The Alarm window must beopened in order to perform this request.

Silence Audio - The continuous audio must be running on the Operator Station in order toperform the silence audio function. The continuous audio can be configured to silence theaudio on all Operator Stations.

Page Acknowledge and Silence Audio - If the Operator Station has more then one Alarmwindow running, then the currently selected Alarm window receives the command. The Alarmwindow must be open in order to perform this request.The software does not verify that all of the alarms on screen were acknowledged beforesending the silence audio command. It simply verifies that the acknowledge function isenabled. The continuous audio must be running on the Operator Station in order to performthe silence audio function. The continuous audio can be configured to silence audio on allOperator Stations.

Note: The Page Acknowledge and Silence Audio options are only available through the DellProgrammable Touch Keys.

3.19.2 To define a Dell Touch Key script

Four Dell Touch Key scripts are provided with your Ovation software. You define what script isexecuted when a programmable key is selected.1. Load the Dell Touch software.2. Access the Dell Touch software from the Windows Start menu.3. Choose button 1, 2, or 3.4. Select Launch Application or Website.5. Browse to your Ovation Base directory. The scripts are located in this directory, for example,c:/Ovation/Ovationbase/OpenAlarmList.js6. Choose a script you would like to launch. Select a script from the following list: Openalarmlist.js AckPageAlarm.js

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3.20 Selecting an alarm message

You can select each alarm or return message displayed in the Base Alarm window. Left-click on amessage to select the specified alarm message and deselect any other selected alarms. Aselected alarm message is designated by a check in the check box located in the first column.Additionally, a dotted line is drawn around the selected message.You can select multiple lines by holding down the Shift key and left-clicking a point. This selectsall the points between the original message and the other selected message. When the Controlkey is held while using the left mouse button, it acts as a toggle. If a point is selected, it deselectsthe point. Otherwise, it selects the point. It does not change the status of other points that areselected.The selection can be changed by left-clicking on another point. This selection deselects anypreviously selected points. Only the viewable alarm messages can be selected.Each alarm message can be selected with the right mouse button to display the Point Menu:

Figure 32: Point Menu

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The standard menu consists of these items:Point Information The selected point displays in the Point Information window.Trend The selected point is sent to the Trend subsystem.Signal Diagram Request is sent to the Graphics Display System to display the Signal Diagram(if one exists) associated with the point. A signal diagram is built by the Control Builder and is thegraphic where the point originates.Summary Diagram Request is sent to the Graphics Display System to display the SummaryDiagram (if one exists) associated with the point. A summary diagram is a user-built customdiagram for a point.Alert Details - The selected point displays in the Alert Details window, if the point is assigned to aFieldbus device.History Edit/Annotate - Use to launch the History Edit Tool (described in Ovation ProcessHistorian User Guide). Only appears on menu if you are using Historical Trend or HistoricalReview functions. Only enabled if the following conditions are met: Ovation Process Historian Engineering Tools are installed. User's role has security clearance to launch data edit. Specific historian other than Default is selected.The standard Point Menu can be configured to display custom menu commands. You canconfigure up to nine custom Point Menus using the Ovation configuration tools. (See OvationOperator Station Configuration Guide.)Drag and drop can be invoked by placing the cursor on the alarm message, clicking on the leftmouse button and dragging it to the desired location. When the button is released, the fullyqualified point name is dropped in the selected location.

3.20.1 Acknowledging alarms

When an alarm occurs, some type of user action is typically required. For this reason, you mustacknowledge each alarm, indicating an awareness of the alarm condition.Alarms are acknowledged on a point-by-point basis and are broadcast system-wide; that is, whenone operator acknowledges an alarm, it is acknowledged at every station. (Drop time-outs are notbroadcast system-wide.)Note: If you disable the acknowledgement function, you are not able to acknowledge alarmsfrom the Alarm window or the Ovation Keyboard. Also, if running the Continuous Audio System,the Silence Audio button on the Alarm window and the Ovation Keyboard is inactive. (SeeOvation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)To acknowledge an alarm1. Access the Base Alarm window (see page 17).2. Select the desired alarm(s) in the Base Alarm window. More than one alarm may be chosen.All selected alarms are designated with the check mark in the left most column. Additionally, adotted line is drawn around the message.

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3. Select the Acknowledge pull-down menu and select Point Acknowledge, or select thePoint Ack button on the toolbar, or use the Point Ack button on the Ovation Keyboard.If alarm functions are enabled on the standard keyboard, select F2 to perform PointAcknowledge. Refer to "Alarm Keyboard Functions" (see page 54) for more information.OR4. To acknowledge all points currently displayed on the screen, select the Acknowledge pulldown menu and select Page Acknowledge, or select the Page Ack button on the toolbar, oruse the Page Ack button on the Ovation Keyboard.If alarm functions are enabled on the standard keyboard, select F3 to perform PageAcknowledge. Refer to "Alarm Keyboard Functions" (see page 54) for more information.

Figure 33: Acknowledge Pull-Down Menu/Toolbar Window

3.20.2 Resetting alarms

You must reset an acknowledged return before it is removed from the Alarm List. Acknowledgedreturns are reset by point or by page.To reset an alarmUse one of the following procedures to reset a return:1. Access the Base Alarm window (see page 17).2. Select the desired acknowledged return(s) in the Base Alarm window. More than one returnmay be chosen. All selected returns are designated with a check in the check box located inthe first column. Additionally, a dotted line is drawn around the message.3. Select the Reset pull-down menu and select Point Reset, or select the Point Reset buttonon the toolbar to perform the point reset. You may also use the Point Reset button on theOvation Keyboard. Refer to "Alarm Keyboard Functions" (see page 54) for more information.If alarm functions are enabled on the standard keyboard, select F4 to perform Point Reset.

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OR4. To reset all points currently displayed on the screen, click the Page Reset option on theReset pull-down menu or on the toolbar. You may also use the Page Reset button on theOvation Keyboard. Refer to "Alarm Keyboard Functions" (see page 54) for more information.If alarm functions are enabled on the standard keyboard, select F5 to perform Page Reset.

Figure 34: Reset Pull-Down Menu/Toolbar

Note: If you disable the acknowledge function in the Ovation configuration tools, you cannotperform reset operations.

3.20.3 Printing Alarms

You can print alarms from the Base Alarm window. The filtering parameters defined for thespecific list being printed are used.To print alarms1. Access the Base Alarm window (see page 17).

3.20 Selecting an alarm message

Figure 37: Print Setup Window

To use the Print Preview function for alarms1. Access the Base Alarm window (see page 17).2. Select the File pull-down menu and select the Print Preview option or select the PrintPreview button on the toolbar.

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The following figure shows how the alarm data looks when it is printed.

Figure 38: Print Preview Screen

To Use the Print Advance ButtonThe Print Advance button allows you to advance to the most current alarm being printed. Alarmsthat are in the software print queue with a timestamp less than or equal to the time when the PrintAdvance button was selected are not printed. That is, alarms already in the print buffer are sentto the printer; those queued to print are not printed. The printer advances to the first alarm whosetime stamp is greater than the time that the Print Advance was selected.1. Access the Base Alarm window (see page 17).2. Select the Utilities pull-down menu and select the Print Advance option.

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3.21 What is the Audio Alarm System?

The Ovation Audio Alarm System is used to produce a sound whenever an alarm occurs. Thesound alerts the user that a point is in alarm and attention is needed.Note: You are responsible for supplying the audio files that are used. Sample files, provided byEmerson Process Management, are located in the System Audio folder. All audio files must be.wav files.When an alarm is received for the audio system, the user-defined audio file is sounded as it isconfigured (either continuously or non-continuously) (see Ovation Operator Station ConfigurationGuide for configuration instructions).If continuous audio is configured, an audio file sounds until the operator silences it. Additionally,you can configure a digital point that corresponds to each alarm priority and the return event.Each time an alarm is received, the tone for the highest priority alarm is sounded and the highestpriority digital alarm is turned on. If a higher priority alarm is received before silencing the audio,the tone automatically changes to the higher priority tone.Note: Digital points must be originated by the Operator Station and must not be alarmablepoints.If non-continuous audio is configured, an audio file sounds once and then shuts off. You candefine the minimum time interval that must pass before the same audio file is sent again.You can base non-continuous audio on the priority or the destination of the alarm. This audiofunctionality only annunciates files for unacknowledged alarms and unacknowledged returns.There is no audio sounded when a point is acknowledged or when a point is reset.

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3.21.1 Filtering for the Continuous Audio Alarms

Continuous Audio Alarms filter only on the priority of the alarm. Filtering for the Continuous AudioSystem is based on the Alarm List settings. (See Filtering Modes (see page 47) to set filteringdefinitions.) The alarm messages that are sent to the continuous audio must pass the alarm listfilter for the current mode (normal or priority).For the Continuous Audio system, you define an audio file that corresponds to each alarmpriority and an audio file that corresponds to a return event. Additionally, the system can beconfigured to define a digital point corresponding to each alarm priority and a digital pointcorresponding to a return event. The order of precedence for the continuous audio is:- Priority 1 (Highest Priority)

Highest Precedence

through- Priority 8 (Lowest Priority)Return Event

Lowest Precedence

When an alarm is received, the defined audio file is sounded continuously and the configureddigital is turned on. The audio sounds and the digital remains on until the audio is silenced or theconfigurable auto turn off time has expired. Each time an alarm is received, the audio file for thehighest priority alarm sounds and the digital point corresponding to the priority is turned on,providing it is off.If a higher priority alarm is received before silencing, the higher priority audio file begins playing,the current digital is turned off, and the digital corresponding to the new priority is turned on.The audio can be silenced (acknowledged) by selecting the Silence Audio button on the Alarmwindow or on the Ovation Keyboard.If alarm functions are enabled on the standard keyboard, select F7 to perform silence audio.Refer to Alarm Keyboard Functions (see page 54) for more information. (See Ovation OperatorStation Configuration Guide.)

3.21.2 Filtering for the Non-Continuous Audio Alarms

Non-Continuous Audio Alarms can filter on either the priority or the destination of the alarm.(See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)For the Non-Continuous Audio system, you can define an audio file that corresponds to eachalarm priority and also an audio file that corresponds to each alarm destination.When a point goes into alarm, the audio file that is configured for that point sounds once and thenshuts off. The same audio file can sound again after the configured minimum time betweenrepeats of the audio file has expired.

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3.22 What is Alarm security?

You have the ability to disable or enable the acknowledge, reset, and filtering functions on a dropby-drop basis. If the acknowledge function is locked out (disabled), the silence function is alsodisabled.Security can also be applied on a point-by-point basis in addition to a function-by-function basisas described in the applicable Ovation configuration tools manual.

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4.1

What is the Alarm Annunciation Window?

The Alarm Annunciation window is an optional alarm application that displays alarms inconfigurable alarm bands. The alarm bands contain alarm message boxes (see page 68) thatidentify current local alarms (alarms on remote networks do not display in the Alarm Annunciationwindow). When a point goes into alarm, it displays in the appropriate band and if configured, alsocauses an audible to sound (see page 63).You can access a pop-up menu (see page 69) from the Alarm Annunciation window by rightclicking on the Alarm Annunciation window area. This menu provides additional information aboutthe alarms and the points that are in alarm.You can configure your alarm system to initiate either a Base Alarm window or the AlarmAnnunciation window. You can display both alarm window types at the same time, but the AlarmAnnunciation window always appears at the top of the alarm screen and you cannot cover thealarm annunciation window with any other windows.You can configure blinking for each Alarm Annunciation window to determine whetherunacknowledged alarms and unacknowledged returns blink or not. If blinking is configured, anyunacknowledged alarm or return blinks until it is acknowledged (see Ovation Operator StationConfiguration Guide).Note: Any applicable Alarm Annunciation window parameters that are not configuredspecifically for the Annunciation window use values that are set for the Base Alarm system(such as colors and the use of audio to annunciate alarms).

Figure 39: Alarm Annunciation Window Example

4.1.1 To Access the Alarm Annunciation Window

1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station and double-click on theAlarms icon.OR

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If the Alarms application is already running, double click on the Alarms icon located on thesystem tray.2. If the Alarm Annunciation Window is configured to display, the Alarm Annunciation windowappears (see Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide).

4.1.2 Alarm Message Boxes

Each alarm band in the Alarm Annunciation window is scrollable and consists of multiple alarmmessage boxes that identify specific points that have gone into alarm. Each alarm message boxcontains a two-line text field whose foreground and background colors are configurable. (SeeOvation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)The alarm message boxes display two lines of text (up to 12 characters per line). You enter thistext through the Developer Studio and can enter up to 24 characters to identify the point that is inalarm. You can also display the fully qualified point name for each alarm message box byhovering over the message box.The alarm message boxes display from left to right in the order that alarms are detected with theold alarms moving to the left as new alarms fill in on the right. There are no fixed locations for anyalarm message boxes and the boxes remain on the alarm band until the points have returned tonormal and have been acknowledged and reset by the operator.When return is reset, the corresponding alarm message box disappears and any alarm messageboxes to the right automatically shift left compressing the blank space. Any blank spaces remainon the right side.There are scroll buttons located at the right and left end of each alarm band. If you select a scrollbutton, this moves the message boxes one at a time to the right or left.If you right-click on the scroll button, a menu displays. You can use this menu to navigate morethan one message box at a time. The right scroll button contains the following options:

Page Left

Scroll to the End (newest alarm entry)

The left scroll button contains the following options:

Page Right

Scroll to the Beginning (oldest alarm entry)

The scroll button is color coded based on the highest priority entry that is scrolled off the displayarea.

Figure 40: Scroll Menu

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When an alarm band becomes full and a new alarm is detected for the band, the oldest entryautomatically scrolls off on the left side and the new entry is added. If you have scrolled the alarmband and a new entry is detected but is not visible, the right scroll button blinks to identify that anew entry has been received.The blink rate coincides with the new alarms that have been received, but are scrolled off theband (unacknowledged alarm blink rate takes precedence over the unacknowledged return blinkrate). No automatic scrolling occurs here and you must scroll the band to display the new entry.

4.1.3 Pop-up Alarm Menu

You can access a pop-up menu from the Alarm Annunciation window by right clicking on theAlarm Annunciation window area. This menu provides additional information about the alarms andthe points that are in alarm.

Figure 41: Annunciation Window Point Menu

You can use a pop-up alarm menu to acknowledge unacknowledged alarms and reset returns.Alarm Annunciation Pop-up MenuITEM

DESCRIPTION

Point name

Fully-qualified point name displayed for information only.

Acknowledge

Acknowledges all of the visible unacknowledged alarms and

unacknowledged returns on the alarm bands. The operator mustscroll any hidden alarm message boxes back on the alarm screen inorder to perform the acknowledgement operation on them.The acknowledge option is only enabled if the appropriate point groupsecurity function is defined and the acknowledgement functionenabled. (See Managing Ovation Security.)

Reset

Resets all of the visible resettable returns on the alarm screen. Theoperator must scroll any hidden alarm message boxes back on thealarm screen in order to perform the reset operation on them.The reset option is only enabled if the appropriate point group securityfunction is defined and the acknowledgement function enabled. (SeeManaging Ovation Security.)

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ITEM

DESCRIPTION

Filters

Allows the operator to change the destination filter for the visiblealarms in alarm message boxes. This option will only be enabledwhen the alarm filtering security function is enabled. The destinationfiltering setting returns to the filtering that was set in the DeveloperStudio after the session is closed.

Point Menu

Displays the standard Point Menu. Also provides two extra options: Point Acknowledge - Acknowledges the unacknowledged alarm forthe selected point. Point Reset - Resets the resettable return for the selected point.

4.1.4 What is Filtering for the Alarm Annunciation Window?

You can filter the alarms displayed in the Alarm Annunciation window based on priority anddestination.The alarm priority selects the alarm band within the Alarm Annunciation window where the alarmappears. You can define alarm filtering on priority in the Alarm Annunciation window objectthrough the Developer Studio. (See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)Eight priorities are defined in Ovation. Priority 1 is the highest (most critical/important) and 8 is thelowest (least critical/important).Both the alarm band (priority filter) and the alarm window (destination filter) can contain multipleentries. When a point goes into alarm, it displays in the appropriate band and if configured,causes an audio file to sound. Each point must pass the priority and destination filters.The alarm destination identifies the alarm annunciation window(s) that display the alarm.Destination is defined by the first character in each process points set of characteristics. Thischaracter generally represents a plant location. The AY record field holds the first character foreach process point.You should define alarm filtering on destination in the Alarm Annunciation window object throughthe Developer Studio (See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide). You can alsodynamically change the destination filter by accessing and using the pop-up alarm menu (seepage 69) as described in the following procedure:1. Access the pop-up alarm menu (see page 69).

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2. Select Filters. The destination selection window appears.

3. Each letter represents the first character in each process points set of characteristics and isthe alarm destination. Select the letter check boxes that you want to use to filter alarms: Put a check mark in the desired individual boxes. Select All inserts a check mark in all the boxes and all destinations will pass the filter. Clear All removes the check mark from all the boxes and no destinations will pass thefilter.4. Select OK to accept your filter choices. You can now filter the alarms that appear in the AlarmAnnunciation window based on these settings.5. When you end the session, your filtering settings revert to the settings defined through theDeveloper Studio.

Accessing the Point Information window (PI)

The Point Information window is accessed from the Ovation Application Start menu or by doubleclicking the Point Information icon located in the Ovation Application window:

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5.2

What is the Point Information Window?

The Point Information window contains the following information:

The point attributes display by selecting the applicable tabs.

The description, point value, quality, and engineering units for LA and DA records displaybelow the point name entry field in the upper part of the window.

The record field that corresponds to the parameter name is listed beside the parameter. Forexample, ED for Point Description. (See Ovation Record Types Reference Manual.)

The point information displayed in the lower portion of the window displays using a folderformat. The tabs are labeled and the information related to the tab label displays below whenthe tab is selected. When a valid point name is entered, information for the point displays forthe first tab, the Point tab.

The action buttons Cancel and Apply are active only when a tab with modifiable data isselected.

Last Active Instance (LAI) - displays in the right bottom corner of the window. This identifiesthe Point Information window that is currently active.

Point status information displays on the left hand side of the status bar.

Note: Value and status fields update once every second. The remaining point attributes updateonce every three seconds. Point Information requests a one-shot every three seconds to makesure it has the latest static data.

5.3

To access the Point Information window

1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station and double-click on the PointInformation icon.ORIf the Point Information application is already running, double click on the PI icon located onthe system tray.

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2. The Point Information window appears blank, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 42: Blank Point Information Window

3. If you know the name of the desired point, type in the name and press Enter. The PointInformation window appears for that point. If the point name is unqualified, the default unit and network is appended to the name. If the point name has the network specified, the default unit is added, if the networkmatched the default network. If the point is not found on the unit, the other units on the network are searched for thepoint name. Also, if you know the alias (provided the same alias is not assigned to other points), typein the alias and press Enter.

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If you do not know the point name, skip to Step 4.

Figure 43: Point Information Window for LA Point

4. If you do not know the name of the desired point, click the Search button in the PointInformation window or select from the File pull-down menu. The Find Points window appears(see "To Search for Points" (see page 77)).5. Select the appropriate network, unit, and drop. A scrolling list of all the points for that dropappears. To discontinue or change the search, click the Abort Search button.6. Double click on the desired point name in the list or select the point and click the Applybutton. The Point Information window appears for that point.The Find Points window remains on the screen. To close the window, click the Dismissbutton or the X button in the top right corner.

5.4

Using the Point Information menu selections

The Menu bar at the top of the Point Information window contains the following options:

5.5

File Menu (see page 76)

View Menu (see page 82)

Help Menu (see page 83)

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5.5.1 To access the Find Points window

If you are using the Point Information window, select the File pull-down menu and select PointSearch.The Find Points window appears.

Figure 44: Find Points Window

Note: If you cannot establish a connection with the remote network, a red slash appearsthrough the icon in front of the drop name. A connection tries to re-establish the next time thatnetwork is selected.Use the applicable Ovation configuration tools to configure the information that appears in theDescription field.

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5.5.2 To filter the search for points

Figure 45: Point Search Attributes Window

The following fields are applicable for filtering in the Point Search Attributes window: Point Name Enter the point name to search for a specific point. Point Alias Enter the point alias to search for a specific point. Description Enter the description to search for specific points.

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Note: Wildcards can be used when searching for point name, point alias, and description. Forexample: 001* entered in one of the above fields displays the points with that characteristic. Record Type Use to search for points for a specific record type (see the followingfigure). If not selected, the search returns all types.

5.5 File menu

F Fast (0.1 second)

Figure 47: Point Search Attributes Window (Frequency)

2. Select an applicable field to search by. For example, use LA for the record type.3. Click the OK button.All LA record types appear in the original Find Points dialog box.

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4. The number of points generated by a filtered search displays on the Find Points window. Thenumber of points found is modified to reflect the filtered grouping.5. To display a point, highlight the point by left-clicking it once. It appears in reverse video. Youcan also double-click on a point name to display it in the PI window.6. Click Apply. The information for the selected point displays in the Point Information window.To abort the search, click Abort Search. To dismiss the window, choose Dismiss.

5.5.3 English description of point name

The English description of the point name is located in the Description field beside the PointName field in the Find Points window (see the following figure). This description is configuredusing the Ovation configuration tools.

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5.5.4 To Use the Where Used Function

The Where Used window contains a list of places and items that currently reference the selectedpoint. You may use this as a cross reference tool when building or modifying points.1. Select the File pull-down menu from the Point Information window.

Figure 50: Where Used Menu

2. Select Where Used from the File pull-down menu. The Where Used window appears.

Figure 51: Where Used Window

3. Select Update to update the scrolling list with the latest references or choose Cancel todismiss the window.

5.6

View menuThe View pull-down menu allows you to select the Status bar as visible or not visible. The checkmark indicates that the Status bar is visible.

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5.7

Help menuThe Help pull-down menu allows you to choose one of the following options:

Help Topics Launches the online help system for this application.

About Point Information Displays the application release information.

If you select the Help Topics option, a pop-up window appears.

Note: The F1 key also launches the Help system.

5.8

To display the Point Information (PI) window

Use one of the following procedures to display a point in the Point Information window:1. From the Point Information window, enter a valid point name or alias in the Point Name entryfield and press Enter.OR2. If you do not know the point name, click Search and the Find Points window displays.OR3. Select the Point Information item on the Point Menu from another application, such asAlarms, Trends, Graphics, and Review (see "Using the Point Menu".)(See Ovation Record Types Reference and the applicable Ovation configuration guide.The tabs in the Point Information window change to display different information for different pointrecord types.

5.9

Examples of Point Information Window Tabs

The following topics illustrate examples of Point Information window tabs for different recordtypes.

5.9 Examples of Point Information Window Tabs

5.9.51 Security Tab for PI Displaying all Point Types

Figure 102: Security Tab Displaying all Point Types

5.10 Point Information security

5.9.52 ACSII Params Tab for PI Displaying Algorithm (LC) Points

Figure 103: ASCII Params Tab Displaying Algorithm (LC) Points

5.10 Point Information security

There are two levels of security provided in the Point Information subsystem:

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Functional Security provides the ability to limit modifications of specific attributes. Forexample, the ability to modify the scan status of any point can be locked out, while the abilityto modify the alarm check status can be enabled.

Point Security provides the ability to disable point modifications on a point-by-point basis.When a new point displays in Point Information, the program checks the point security groupsfor the point. If you are not part of any of the point security groups, all attribute modificationsare disabled. If you are a part of any of the point security groups, then the attributemodifications are enabled/disabled based on the defined functional security.

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5.11 Point Information error messages

Error messages may appear when using Point Information.These messages appear in the bottom left corner of the Point Information window in the Statusbar, or in a message box.Point Information Error MessagesMESS AGE

DESCRIPTION

Change Request Failed

Error detected while changing point attributes. This may

indicate that the point is not being broadcast on the network.See the System Administrator.

Error accessing Ovation Network

Error detected while initializing access to the Ovation network.

See the System Administrator.

Error occurred while updating data Error detected while reading point data from the Ovationnetwork. This may indicate that the applied point is not beingbroadcast on the network. See the System Administrator.Error accessing Ovation database $WDPF_PDIR environment variable is not set correctly or thesystem database is invalid or uninitialized.Changes have been made to thedata. Click Yes to apply thechanges, No to discard thechanges or Cancel to continueviewing this page.

User attempted to switch tabs while unsaved data existed in

entry fields.

Point <name> not found

The named point is not found in the database.

Unknown record type

An invalid record type was detected.

5.12 Modifying Point Information

The Point Information window is used to modify point attributes.1. Modify point attributes by selecting the applicable tab from the folder. The current status orvalue of each point attribute displays in this window.Each modifiable field consists of the following information: Field label Current status and value fields Status fields Status radio buttons Data entry fields Apply button

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Cancel button.

Figure 104: Point Information (Modifying Point Attributes)

2. Enter values into the entry fields or select the desired radio buttons.3. Select the Apply button to save the changes. Use the Cancel button to cancel any changesnot yet saved during the Apply.If a new tab is selected, a prompt is given to save any changes that were not applied on theprevious tab. Select Yes to apply the changes, No to discard the changes, or Cancel tocontinue viewing the page.

Figure 105: Point Information Warning Prompt

Refer to "Point Information Security" (see page 134) for information on point security.When the folders first display, the status choice selections are cleared, and the data entryfields are blank.

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5.12.1 Modifiable fields

The following table lists the fields that can be modified for different point types.Modifiable FieldsPOINT TYPE

Module and Node Points

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Note: If the Ovation security indicates that an attribute is not changeable or that a point may notbe changed, the controls associated with the modifiable fields are visible, but not active. Thisindicates the field may not be modified.The following figures are some examples of the PI tabs for various record types, including thedifferent modifiable fields for the folder tabs. (See Ovation Record Types Reference Manual andthe applicable Ovation configuration user guide.)

Figure 106: Modifiable PI Alarm Tab (LA) Record

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Figure 107: Mode Tab (LD record)

Figure 108: Status Tab (LP record)

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Figure 109: Value Tab (LP record)

Figure 110: Value/Status Tab (LD record)

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5.13 Guidelines for modifying Point Information (PI) fields

1. Value and limit changes are made by entering new values into the data entry fields and thenselecting the Apply button. Any number of changes can be made at one time. The changes must be applied while the folder displays. If you select another tab beforethe changes are applied, a warning prompt displays. Select Yes to apply the changes, Noto discard the changes, or Cancel to continue viewing this page.2. When the Apply button is selected, each of the changes made are checked for reasonability. Value fields are checked for the embedded spaces and multiple decimal points. An error detected on one change has no effect on the continuation of the processing forthe other changes requested. For example, if the limit check was set to off and the pointvalue entry of 123.456.7 was entered, and then the Apply button was selected, the erroron the point value does not prevent the limit checking for the point from being turned off.3. The Cancel button deselects status choices in the currently displayed folder. Entry fields onthe currently displayed folder are cleared when the Cancel button is selected.4. Each change is given, at most, five seconds to complete. If the change does not complete in the time period, a Point Timed Out message appears. As the change completes, the current status and the value fields update with the newvalues. An Operator Event Message is generated for each requested change detailing itssuccess or failure. (See the applicable Ovation Historian user guide.)5. Data entry fields that are locked out are inactive to prevent you from changing the values.6. The value of the LB field determines which alarm limit entry fields are applicable. Those fieldswhich are not applicable are inactive.

What is the Graphics Display System?

The Graphics Display System allows you to view graphic diagrams at the Operator Station.These graphics represent the process control system of the plant and you can perform sometuning functions on these graphics.

6.2

Using the Graphics window

You access the Graphics window from the Graphics icon at the Operator Station.

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You can display up to eight main windows at once. An Operator Station with two monitors can beconfigured to display different diagram windows on each monitor, for example, 1-4 on the left and5-8 on the right.Each diagram may contain links to other diagrams. Typically, page links are hierarchical. Forexample, the top-level diagram might be a plant overview with a plant area displayed below.Different areas or additional data on the plant area may be located to the left or right.When you create a diagram, a diagram number is assigned to each diagram. If a diagram or pointgroup does not specify another diagram number for a paging direction, the arrow button for thatdiagram is grayed-out.Once a diagram displays in the window, you can zoom an area of the window, as described in"Zooming the Display Area" (see page 158).The diagram may include poke fields which displays other diagrams in pop-up windows. For moreinformation on poke fields, see "Displaying Poke Fields" (see page 163).

6.3

To Access the Graphics Window

1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station.

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2. Double click the Graphics icon. Depending on Operator Station configuration, each Graphicswindow can initially display a custom diagram. If no diagram number was defined, theGraphics window is blank when you first access it.

Figure 111: Graphics Display Window

3. To display a diagram in the window, select a diagram number from one of the followingsources: Load Diagram icon on the toolbar. Ovation Keyboard (Custom Key). Favorites menuIf a top-level diagram is defined for the system, you can access it quickly by clicking on thediagram box.4. You can access additional graphics from poke fields in the diagram. These graphics appear inpop-up windows. By default, only one pop-up window at a time can remain open for adiagram. If you want to open more than one pop-up window at a time for a graphic, you mustconfigure this feature as described in Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.

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You can open up to 10 pop-up windows for a graphic by selecting the Lock Windowcheckbox in each pop-up window. This locks the graphic in the window until you uncheck it,and no other graphic can overwrite the locked graphic. You cannot check the final pop-upwindow that you open and any additional window you open (beyond the configured number)appears in that pop-up window.

6.4.1 Graphics window Menu bar elements

Load Loads diagram files from a specified directory.

Group Selects a diagram group for the current diagram.Print Setup Displays a dialog box to setup the printer properties.Print Sends the diagram to the printer.

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MENU

DESCRIPTIONProperties Displays the general, display, paging, zooming, and detailinformation about current diagram.Configuration Displays the general, print, and window configuration of agraphic.Exit Ends the program.

View

Main Toolbar Makes the toolbar visible or not visible.

Layer Toolbar - Makes the Layer toolbar visible or not visible.Control Toolbar - Makes the Control toolbar visible or not visible.Status Bar Makes the Status bar visible or not visible.Full View Displays the complete diagram in the active window.Page Navigates through the paging sequence defined in the process diagram.Zoom Displays a list of zoom options.Display Pokes Displays the poke fields on the graphics image.Select Font Displays a font dialog window.Copy to Clipboard Copies the diagram to the system clipboard.Error List - Displays a list of warnings and errors for this window.

Control

System Overview Displays the system overview diagram.

Control Overview Displays the Controller overview diagram when selectedfrom a control graphic.Control Panel Displays the Control Panel window.

Favorites

Add To Favorites Adds the current diagram to the Favorites dialog menu.Organize Favorites Displays a window with the tree control list of favoritediagrams. Several editing functions are available in this window.Goto Favorites Displays a dialog listing of all the favorites.

Help

Help Topics - Displays the standard Windows Help menu.

About Graphics Displays a dialog box with the application name and versionnumber.

6.4.2 Graphics window Toolbar elements

The toolbar on the Graphics window allows you to quickly jump to several process diagramfunctions. The toolbar contains the following elements described in the following table.

Figure 113: Graphics Toolbar

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Graphics Display Toolbar Elements

KEY

DESCRIPTIONLoad Diagram File displays a navigation dialog box with graphics files.Home Page returns you to the user-configured home page.Go To Favorites displays the Favorites window.Reset Control - if control is active on the selected graphic, this button resets control.Full Screen displays the diagram at the maximum screen size.Page Up displays the page one level up in the graphics diagram if one is defined.Page Down displays the page one level down in the graphics diagram if one is defined.Page Right displays the page to the right in the graphics diagram if one is defined.Page Left displays the page to the left in the graphics diagram if one is defined.Recall Backward displays the saved previous state in the graphics diagram.Recall Forward displays the saved next state in the graphics diagram.Print Active Document prints the current graphics diagram.About displays the application name and version number.Visited Diagrams displays a drop-down list of previously displayed diagrams.

6.4.3 Status Bar

The error display and the active graphics program are located in the Status bar in the bottom ofthe graphics window.

Figure 114: Status Bar

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Error - when an error occurs in a diagram, it displays in the status bar.

Last Active Instance - the LAI on the status bar identifies the Graphics window that iscurrently active.

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6.5

What are Graphic configuration parameters?

Graphic configuration parameters are set through the applicable Ovation configuration tool. Theseparameters are written to each drop individually through the download procedure. (See OvationOperator Station Configuration Guide.)Graphic Configuration ParametersP ARAM ETER

DESCRIPTION

SETTINGS

Number of LocalWindows

Number of graphic windows allowable per drop.

1 through 8

Number of previousviews

Number of diagram saved in the recall queue.

1 through 50

Raise/lower requesttimeout

Number of seconds before the raise/lower functions

are cancelled if no keyboard raise signal is received.

1 through 100

Zoom corners

Allows you to click and drag the mouse to zoom.

True or False

Disable fixedsize/position

Overrides the fixed size and fixed position parameters

set by the Graphics Builder when the diagram wascompiled.

True or False

6.5.1 To Configure the General Tab in the Graphics Display Program

Each drop has a number of configuration parameters which can only be set locally via theGraphics Display program:1. To access the configuration menu, select the Graphics icon from the Ovation programsfolder.

Select this for non-multiple networks systems. True or False

6.5.2 To configure the Print tab in the Graphics Display Program

1. To access the configuration menu, select the Graphics icon from the Ovation Applicationsfolder.2. From the File pull-down menu, choose the Configuration option. The Configure Graphicwindow appears.3. Choose the Print tab.4. Define your margins.5. If desired, you can use the Replacement Colors section to replace the background color witha color from the scrolling list.To clear an item, select the top most item (blank) from the color list.

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6. Select Apply or Ok to accept the changes.

Figure 117: Configure Graphics Window -- Print Tab

The following table explains the setting options available in the Print tab.Configure Graphics Print TabHE ADING

P ARAM ETER

DESCRIPTION

Margins

Right

Defines the right print margin in inches.

Left

Defines the left print margin in inches.

Top

Defines the top print margin in inches.

Bottom

Defines the bottom print margin in inches.

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HE ADING

P ARAM ETER

DESCRIPTION

Replacement Colors

Background

Defines the background color for the diagram when

printed.Note: If the background replacement color is usedanywhere in the diagram, it is replaced with thecurrent background color.

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ReplacementColor #1

Defines the replacement color #1 for the print

functions.

ReplacementColor #2

Defines the replacement color #2 for the print

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6.5.3 To configure the Window tab in the Graphics Display Program

You may also access configuration parameters on a per window basis. The following figure showsavailable configuration parameters.

Figure 118: Configure Graphic Window -- Window Tab

1. To access the configuration menu, select the Graphics icon from the Ovation programsfolder.2. From the File pull-down menu, choose the Configuration option. The Configure Graphicwindow appears.3. Choose the Window tab. You may reset all of the parameters at any time by selecting theDefault button.4. Click Apply or Ok to commit your desired changes.

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The following table explains the setting options available in the Window tab.Configure Graphics Window TabHE ADING

P ARAM ETER

DESCRIPTION

Select Window

Window Number

The number of the window to be configured. Window #1

Valid range is 1/8.

Initial Diagram

Diagram Name

The name of the diagram that displays

when this window initially starts.

1000.diag

Diagram Path

The path to the initial diagram.

C:\ovation\mmi\graphics\diagrams

Browse button

Displays *.diag window where you can

select a diagram to display.

N/A

Group Number

The group number associated with the

initial diagram.

Diagram Name

The name of the diagram that displays

when you select the Home Page option.

1000.diag

Browse button

Displays *.diag window where you can

select a diagram to display.

N/A

Diagram Path

The path to the Home Page diagram.

C:\ovation\mmi\graphics\diagrams

Home Page

Window Size as Full Size

Initial Display

When initially displayed, the window covers N/A

the entire screen.

1/4 Size

When initially displayed, the window covers N/A

1/4 of the screen.

1/3 Size

When initially displayed, the window covers N/A

1/3 of the screen.

1/2 Size

When initially displayed, the window covers N/A

1/2 of the screen.

Custom

When initially displayed, the window covers N/A

a portion of the screen defined by the widthand height parameters. Width and heightbecome active when you select this button.

Window Position X-Position

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DEFAULT SETTING

When initially displayed, the window is

placed at the position defined by X.

Default button

Resets values to default values.

N/A

Y-Position

When initially displayed, the window is

placed at the position defined by Y.

What is the Property Sheet window?

The Property Sheet window allows you to view data about the currently selected diagram andwindow.

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6.6.1 To display Diagram Properties

1. From the File pull-down menu in the Graphics display window, select Properties.

Figure 119: File Pull-Down Menu

2. Click the right mouse button on an area of the diagram that is not occupied by a point valueor a control algorithm. Select Properties from this right-click menu.

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3. The Property Sheet window appears. Select the Main tab to view display data. Select theGeneral tab to view information about the diagram.

Figure 120: Property Sheet Window (with Diagram Data displayed)

Note: The Property Sheet window is only used for informational purposes. You cannot edit thedata in this window.

6.7

Zooming the display area

You can enlarge or reduce the entire diagram, or just a specific area by using the Zoom menu orthe mouse zoom options.

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6.7.1 To zoom using the mouse

If you have defined the display diagram as zoomable and have not disabled the zoom feature,you may use the mouse to zoom in on a specific area of the diagram or display full view of thediagram.Note: You can disable the mouse zoom feature by selecting File menu -> Configurationoption -> Disable Zoom by Drag Mode.1. To zoom in on a specified area of the diagram, click the left mouse button on a point in thediagram that is not occupied by a poke or data entry field. The pointer changes to amagnifying glass.2. With the left mouse button depressed, drag the pointer across the diagram. A box appearsaround the selected area. When you release the button, the boxed area zooms to occupy theentire window.3. To zoom out to the original diagram percentage, double-click the left mouse button on a pointof the diagram that is not occupied by a poke or data entry field. The entire diagram displaysin the window.

6.7.2 To zoom using the menu

1. Select the View pull-down menu and select the Zoom option.

Figure 121: Zoom Menu

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2. Select one of the following Zoom functions:

Zoom By Corners (see page 160) displays the area specified by the user. Zoom By Box (see page 160) displays only the area contained in the zoom box. Zoom In (see page 161) magnifies the display area by the percentage defined in theZoom In/Out window. Zoom Out (see page 161) reduces the display area by the percentage defined in theZoom In/Out window. %Zoom In/Out (see page 161) displays the Zoom In/Out Factor window to change thepercentage of magnification for the Zoom In and Zoom Out functions.

6.7.3 To zoom by corners

The Zoom By Corners function allows you to select a specific area of the diagram to enlarge.1. Select the View pull-down menu. Choose Zoom By Corners from the Zoom option.2. Move the cursor to the upper left corner of the desired area.3. Left-click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner of the area to be zoomed. A box appearsaround the selected area.4. Release the cursor. The area magnifies and shifts to show the zoom area in the window. Thedisplay aspect ratio of width to height is maintained; therefore, the area shown will differ fromthe zoom area selected unless the zoom area has the same aspect ratio as the window.

6.7.4 To zoom by box

The Zoom By Box function allows you to select a specific area of the diagram to enlarge.1. Select the View pull-down menu. Choose Zoom By Box from the Zoom option. The cursorchanges to a box.2. Move the box to the area to zoom. To increase the size of the box, use the (+) from the keyboards numeric keypad. To decrease the size of the box, use the (-) from the keyboards numeric keypad.3. Left-click to zoom. The area magnifies and shifts so that the zoom area occupies the entirewindow.

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6.7.5 To select the zoom increment

The zoom increment determines the percentage of magnification for the Zoom In and Zoom Outfunctions. For example, a zoom factor of 25 indicates that the diagram increases in size by 25%of the zoom range each time the Zoom In button is selected and decrease 25% when Zoom Outis selected.1. Select the View pull-down menu. Choose % Zoom In/Out from the Zoom option. The ZoomIncrement window appears.

Figure 122: Zoom Increment Window

2. Use the slide bar or enter a value in the entry field to change the zoom factor.3. Close the window. The changes take affect without an Apply button.4. Select one of the following zoom functions from the Zoom menu: Zoom In increases the size of the diagram by the percentage defined in the ZoomIn/Out window. Zoom Out reduces the size of the diagram by the percentage defined in the ZoomIn/Out window.

6.8

Printing Point Information

The Point Information window has the ability to send the point information to a printer. Theinformation is not printed exactly as displayed on the screen, but rather is reformatted for theprinter.

6.8.1 To print Point Information

1. Select Print from the File pull-down menu.

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2. The Select Pages to Print window appears. Click the check boxes to select or deselect agroup of information to be printed. Any or all of the groups of information may be printed. Theinformation groups correspond to the tabs in the Point Information window. If a check markappears on an information group, then that group prints.

Figure 123: Printing Point Information (Selecting Pages to Print)

3. Click the OK button.4. The standard Windows Print window appears. This allows the selection of a printer and/orconfiguration of the print job.Note: By default, only the currently visible information prints.

6.8.2 Print Setup

6.9 Displaying Pop-up Windows from Poke Fields

6.9

Displaying Pop-up Windows from Poke Fields

A poke field is an area of a main diagram from which different pop-up windows, or pointinformation can display. Various functions can be performed, depending on the type of poke fieldselected. A poke field is selected by left-clicking on the defined poke area.A diagram may contain poke fields of several types. You can display the locations of all pokefields on a diagram using the Display Pokes option from the View menu.You can access multiple graphics from poke fields in the diagram. These graphics appear in popup windows. By default, only one pop-up window at a time can remain open for a diagram. If youwant to open more than one pop-up window at a time for a graphic, you must configure thisfeature as described in Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.You can open up to 10 pop-up windows for a main graphic. You can lock a graphic in a pop-upwindow by selecting the Lock Window checkbox in the pop-up window. This locks the graphic inthe window until you uncheck it, and no other graphic can overwrite the locked graphic. Youcannot check and lock the final pop-up window that you open, and any additional graphic youopen (beyond the configured number) appears in that pop-up window.

Figure 124: Pop-Up Window Example

6.9.1 To display poke fields

1. Select the View pull-down menu in the Graphics window.2. Select the Display Pokes option. A red rectangle appears around the poke fields in thedisplayed diagram.

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Note: As you move the mouse pointer over a diagram, it changes from an arrow to a finger as itencounters a poke field.

6.10 Paging between diagrams

The paging buttons and paging menu items are used to page between diagrams. Paging must bedefined for the displayed diagram in order for the buttons to operate. (See Ovation GraphicsLanguage Reference Manual.)You have the ability to page in four directions: up, down, left, and right, if defined in the diagram.The buttons and menu items are disabled if the paging directions are not defined.

6.10.1 Recalling diagrams

The Recall function displays the diagrams that were shown before or after the current diagram.The diagrams are stored in a queue so that they can be quickly retrieved. A diagram is added tothe end of the queue when you zoom the diagram or display a new diagram in the window. Youcan repeatedly recall backward until you reach the first entry in the queue.When the queue is full and a new diagram is selected, the diagram at the beginning of the queueis removed to make room for the new diagram.To recall a diagramThere are two Recall buttons and a drop-down menu on the Graphics toolbar. You can use thesebuttons and menu to display a diagram that has been previously displayed. Recall Backward (red curved arrow pointing left) displays the previous diagram. Thismenu item is not active (it is grayed out) if you did not previously select a diagram. Recall Forward (red curved arrow pointing right displays the next diagram. This menuitem is not active (it is grayed out) if you did not previously select Backward. Drop-down menu - allows you to select and return to a specific previously vieweddiagram.

Figure 125: Recalling Diagrams

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6.11 What are Favorites?

Favorites are a collection of items that you use frequently. Favorites in the Graphics DisplaySystem allow you to quickly access diagrams which are used on a regular basis. Three optionsexist under the Favorites right-click menu:

Organize Favorites

Add to Favorites (see page 166)

Goto Favorites (see page 166)

Note: Favorites configuration is stored on each drop and is not distributed across the network;therefore, you must configure favorites on each drop individually.

6.11.1 To create a New Favorites folder

1. Access the Graphics window (see page 144).2. Select Organize Favorites from the Favorites pull-down menu. A window appears.This window allows you to create custom folders to organize your diagrams, move betweendiagrams, and rename folders and diagrams.3. Highlight the existing folder or the root Favorites folder and select the New Folder button.4. A new folder is created. Highlight the new folder and select the Rename button and enteryour desired folder name.5. Remove folders from the list by highlighting the folder and selecting the Delete button. Thisremoves the folder and all underlying diagrams from the list.

Figure 126: Organize Favorites

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6.11.2 To add to Favorites

You can add a diagram to the favorites list by first displaying the diagram in the Graphics window:1. Access the Graphics window (see page 144).2. Select Add to Favorites from the Favorites pull-down menu. A window appears showing thecomplete diagram path name and description. You may overwrite this description.3. Select the Create In>> button to place this entry in any of the previously designated Favoritesfolders.

6.12 What is a split window?

Figure 128: Goto Favorites

3. Highlight the desired diagram and select the Open button or double-click the diagram.

6.12 What is a split window?

Information can be displayed in subscreen format at the bottom of the screen (see "Dismissing aSplit Window" (see page 168)). All displayable items are permitted in subwindows. Thesubwindows are initially sized at 20% of the main screen, but can be expanded. The subwindowsremain visible as the main screen diagram changes.Note: You can enable the split screen feature by selecting File menu -> Configuration option-> Support Split Screens.

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6.12.1 To dismiss a split window

Dismiss a split window subwindow by doing one of the following:

Select the right mouse button in the subwindow to display a pop-up menu with a Dismissoption.

Drag the split screen bar to the bottom of the window.

Use an application program to dismiss the window (see Ovation Graphics LanguageReference Manual).

Figure 129: Split Window

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6.13 What are Control diagrams?

Control diagrams are a special type of diagram built by the Control Builder and displayed by theGraphics program. (See Ovation Control Builder User Guide.)Note: A control diagram may sometimes be referred to as a control graphic, a process diagram,or a monitor graphic.These diagrams are created automatically when a control sheet is saved at the Control Builderand you can use them to monitor or change a control process.In order to use a control diagram to monitor and tune a process, you must first load the controlsheet into the Controller and then download the corresponding graphic to an Operator Station inyour system. Then you can monitor and tune the control process in the graphic online through theGraphics system at the Operator Station where you downloaded the graphic.Note: In order for you to select an algorithm for control, you must set the security item ControlFunctions. In order for you to tune an algorithm, you must set the security item TuningFunctions.These functions are enabled through the applicable Ovation configuration tools.You can use different methods to select a control diagram for display:

System Overview option (see page 169)

Point Information icon (see page 171)

Control Overview menu (see page 173)

6.13.1 To Select a Control Sheet Using the System Overview Option

1. Access the Graphics window (see page 144).

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2. Select the System Overview option from the Control pull-down menu.ORSelect the System Overview from the right-click menu by placing the mouse pointer on thebackground of the diagram and clicking the right mouse button. The System Overview menudisplays.

Figure 130: System Overview Menu

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3. Select the desired network, unit, and drop. A scrolling list of all of the control sheets for thatdrop appears. Options exist at the bottom of the window to display the sheet numbers and/ordiagram numbers as part of the list.

Figure 131: Sheet List

4. Select the desired sheet from the list. Highlight the sheet, and select Ok. You can alsodouble-click on the desired sheet. The control sheet displays in the graphic window.5. You may sort the items displayed for the selected drop. By selecting the headings labeled,Description, Sheet #, or Diagram, you may sort the entries in ascending or descendingorder.

6.13.2 To select a Control Sheet Using Point Information

1. Select the Point Information icon from the Ovation Applications folder at the OperatorStation.

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The Point Information (PI) window displays.

2. Enter the desired point name in the Point Name entry field or use the Point Search feature toidentify the point name (refer to Point Information (PI) System for information on using thePoint Information window).

Figure 132: Point Information Window

3. Position the mouse in the PI window and right-click to display the Point Menu.

Figure 133: Graphics Display

6.13.3 To select a Control Sheet Using the Control Overview Menu

1. Access the Graphics window (see page 144).2. Select the Control Overview option from the Control pull-down menu.ORYou may select Controller Overview from the right-click menu. The right-click menu isaccessed by placing the pointer on the background of a diagram and selecting the rightmouse button. The Controller Overview menu displays. This option is only available if youhave a control sheet currently displayed in the graphic window.

6.13.4 What are Layers on a Control Diagram?

Layers are a subset of items on the drawing grouped according to functionally. For example, theframe of a control drawing is on its own layer so you may display or remove the frame by togglingthe frame layer on and off.To Turn a Layer On or Off1. Access the Graphics window (see page 144).

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2. To turn a layer on, expand the Layer combo box on the toolbar by clicking the down arrow.Select a layer name and a check mark appears next to the name.This causes all items in this layer group to appear in the Graphics window.3. To turn a layer off, expand the Layer combo box on the toolbar by clicking the down arrow.Select a layer name, and the check mark is removed. This causes all items in this layer groupto be removed from the Graphics window.

Figure 134: Layer Combo Box

6.13.5 What is the Control Toolbar?

The Control toolbar displays the algorithms that are currently in control. This toolbar is visible byselecting Control Toolbar from the View menu.

Figure 135: Control Toolbar

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6.13.6 What are Signals?

The lines connecting algorithms on a control drawing are referred to as signals. These signalschange color according to the value of the point of the originating algorithm. (See Ovation ControlBuilder User Guide.)Signal Fly-ByA feature exists on control drawings where you are able to view the point name and valueassociated with a signal by simply placing the pointer anywhere over the signal. This is referred toas signal fly-by.

Figure 136: Signal Fly-by

6.13.7 What are Page Connectors?

Page connectors are placed on control drawings in order to transfer the value of a point from onesheet to another. A point can only originate from one algorithm. In order to be used on a sheetother than the originating sheet, you must place the point in a page connector.To Navigate Between Control Drawings Using Page Connectors1. Select a page connector symbol, and a list of sheets where this point is used displays.2. The drawing where the point originates is proceeded by an ( * ). By selecting an item from thislist, the appropriate diagram displays (see the following figure).

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Note: If the page connector connects to only one sheet, the list is not displayed and theconnector takes you directly to the desired sheet

Figure 137: Page Connector

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6.14 Using the algorithm right-click menu

In order to display information about an individual algorithm, you can right-click on the algorithmbody to display a pop-up menu.

Figure 138: Right-click algorithm Menu

From the menu, you can learn the following about the algorithm:

Name of the algorithm

Number of the algorithm

Input/Output - Displays an applicable tuning window.

Tune - Typically grayed out

Algorithm Record - Displays a Point Information window with information about the algorithmrecord.

Help - Displays online help about the algorithm.

6.14.1 To Access Algorithm Parameters

1. From the control sheet, right-click on the desired algorithm.2. A pop-up menu appears displaying the algorithm type, the algorithm name, and a choice ofoptions. Select Parameters.

Figure 139: Algorithm Tuning Menu

Selecting the Parameters option displays a multi-tab window. You can use these tabs to tunethe selected algorithm. The number of tabs displayed depends on the algorithm type and thefunctions this algorithm supports.

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6.14.2 In/Out Tab

The In/Out tab displays all signal connections for the selected algorithm. If the algorithm supportstracking and tracking is enabled, the track value and mode bits display.

Figure 140: In/Out Tab

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6.14.3 Control Tab

The Control tab displays if the algorithm supports control. Certain sections of this window may notdisplay depending on the algorithm and the type of control enabled. You can change the mode ofan algorithm and raise and lower the output or setpoint with this tab.

Figure 141: Control Tab

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6.14.4 Keyboard Control Tab

The Keyboard Control tab displays, if a keyboard algorithm is selected

Figure 142: Keyboard Control Tab

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6.14.5 Fieldbus Tab

The FieldBus tab appears if a Fieldbus algorithm is selected.

Figure 143: Fieldbus Tab Window

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6.14.6 Custom Tune Tab

Some algorithms do not conform to the standard tuning/control procedures. For these particularalgorithms, a Custom Tune tab displays. When you select this tab, a custom tuning/controlwindow displays. You may then use this window to tune the selected algorithm.

Figure 144: Custom Tune Tab

Note: These custom tuning windows are supplied with the Operator Station release and shouldnot be modified.

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6.14.7 Tune Tab

The Tune tab displays if the algorithm has tunable parameters.

Figure 145: Tune Tab

You can change a parameter by following this procedure.1. Select the parameter you wish to modify. This causes the parameter description and currentvalue to be displayed in the Variable and Value entry fields of the window.

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2. Enter the new value and select the Set button.

The new value now displays in the New Value column of the parameter list.3. Select the Commit button to change the value in the algorithm record.If you decide not to commit the changes, select Clear to remove your changes from the list.

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6.14.8 Miscellaneous Tab

The Miscellaneous tab displays if the algorithm contains non-tunable parameters. Theseparameters are display-only items and cannot be modified through the Graphics Displayprogram.

Figure 146: Miscellaneous Tab

The current value of each parameter is highlighted.

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6.14.9 Help function

You can access help on any algorithm by selecting the Help option from the right-click pop-upmenu from a control sheet.

Figure 147: Help Option from Pop-up Menu

6.15 What is the Control Panel?

The Control Panel window provides the following control capabilities:

Raise or lower set points.

Select mode (automatic or manual).

Manually raise or lower process outputs.

Control of any digital on/off function.

Note: You must select an algorithm from a signal diagram or by using a Control Poke 6command in a custom graphic. (See Ovation Graphics Language Reference Manual.)

6.15.1 To access the Control Panel window

1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station.2. Double click the Graphics icon. The Graphics window appears.3. Select the Control pull-down menu.

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4. Select the Control Panel option. The Control Panel window appears.

Figure 148: Control Panel Window

5. Select a function from the Control Panel window. The following table lists and describes thesefunctions.Note: Some of these functions may not be applicable to the currently selected algorithm set.Control Panel FunctionsFUNCTION

DESCRIPTION

Start/Open/Trip

Starts a pump or motor, opens a valve, or trips a breaker.

Auto

Enables the automatic control mode; that is, the process is nowcontrolled by the algorithms in the Controller.

Tune

Displays the System Overview diagram (see "Tuning an Algorithm"

(see page 177)).

Digital entry

Allows you to manually enter set point or output values instead of usingthe up and down arrow keys.

Stop/Close/Reset

Stops a pump or motor, closes a valve, or resets a breaker.

Manual

Enables the manual control mode; that is, the user, (not the Controlleralgorithm) controls the process.

Up arrowDown arrowUp triangle

Down triangle

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Lowers the set point.Raises the process outputs, and in some cases, used for the processset point. This function is dependent on the control statement andalgorithms that are used.Lowers the process outputs or the process set points. This function isdependent on the control statement and algorithms that are used.

Requests the Maintenance Device diagram.

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Note: You can start the Control Panel from the Control pull-down menu in every Graphicswindow menu bar. The Control Panel functions are also found on the Ovation Keyboard and canbe embedded in process diagrams. (See Ovation Graphics Language Reference Manual andOvation Algorithms Reference Manual.)

6.16 Printing graphics

You can define a print setup and then print graphics from the main Graphics window (see page146).

6.16.1 To perform a Print Setup (Graphics)

1. Access the main Graphics window.2. Select the Print Setup option from the File pull-down menu.3. To modify specific properties, click the Properties button. A window with tabs appears.4. To change the paper orientation, choose landscape or portrait in the Page Setup tab.Note: The default paper orientation for graphic displays is landscape.5. Select OK to commit the changes.

6.16.2 To print Graphics

1. Access the main Graphics window.2. Select Print from the File pull-down menu.3. Select the Main Screen, Window, or Subscreen option and the Print window appears.4. Select the appropriate printing options.5. To modify the specific output options, click the Properties button. Use the tabs in theProperties window to select the desired option and select OK to close the Properties window.6. Click OK in the main Print window to accept the changes and print the graphic.Note: To print a specific portion of the displayed graphic, zoom in on the desired area, use theprint procedure described above, and select Main Screen to print..To change the background and selected colors on the printed page, see "To Configure theGraphics Print Tab" (see page 152).

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6.17 Errors and Warnings

If an error or warning should occur when a diagram displays, a message appears in the StatusBar and in a Warning window. Take the appropriate action to respond to the message.

Figure 149: Warnings Window

If you wish to write the warnings to a file, select Write Warnings to File from the Warning Levelmenu. As errors and warnings occur, they are written to the file C:\tmp\graphics_debug.txt. Thisfeature is intended for debugging and should be used accordingly.

What is the Trend Display System?

The Trend Display system displays data samples collected for live points on the Ovation Networkin graphical or tabular trends. Six hundred data samples display for every collection interval.The trend continuously updates with live information at a pre-determined rate. You specify trenddata such as point names, scale limits, and collection intervals.

7.2

Using the Trend Display window

Access the Trend window from the Trend icon in the Ovation Applications folder at the OperatorStation.

The Trend window displays live point values that have been collected from the Ovation system.You define the trend format for the collected point values.

7.2.1 To access the Trend Display window

Use the following procedure to access the Trend window. Additionally, you can access the Trendwindow via the Trend option on the Point Menu (see "Using the Point Menu").1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station.2. Click on the Trend icon located on the Operator Station.

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3. The Trend window appears.

Figure 150: Trend Window

7.2.2 Trend window Menu bar elements

New opens a new Trend window.

Open - opens an existing trend.Save - saves the trend settings.Save As - saves the trend settings under another name or format.Save As Text saves the contents of the Trend Tabular View window as a textfile in a specified directory.Print sends the contents of the Trend window to the printer.Print Preview displays a preview of the Trend window on the screen beforeprinting.Print Setup displays a dialog box to setup the printer properties.Recent File - displays the most recent file open.Exit ends the program.

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MENU

DESCRIPTION

View

Toolbar makes the toolbar visible or not visible.

Status Bar makes the Status bar visible or not visible.Trend Type displays chart, tabular, or both in the active window.Page Time Shift - shifts page to the left, half left, right, or half right.Refresh - refreshes the display.Stop starts and stops the current live trend.

Points displays the Point Data window.

Show Grid - shows the grid.

Reset View returns the chart back to its original dimensions.Mouse Mode enables the mouse pointer to be used with options, such aszoom time and zoom axis, in the Trend window.

Window

Cascade displays successive, overlapping windows in a graphical user

interface, so the title of each bar is visible.Tile displays successive windows in adjacent space on the desktop.Arrange Icons reorganizes the icons.Current trend names appear in the bottom of the Window menu.

Help

Help Topics displays the Help menu.

About Trend displays a dialog box with the application name and versionnumber.

7.2.3 Trend window Toolbar elements

The Trend toolbar contains the following elements:

Figure 151: Trend Toolbar

Trend Toolbar ElementsKEY

DESCRIPTIONNew opens a new Trend window.Open - opens an existing document.Points opens the Point Data window for individual points.

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KEY

DESCRIPTIONProperties opens the Trend Properties window.Groups opens the Point Data window for point groups.Stop/Resume stops and resumes the live data feed to a trend.Refresh - refreshes the display.Time Shift Left - shifts page left. In live trending, this causes an automatic switch to HSRmode and a retrieval request to see past data.Time Shift Left Half Page - shifts half page left.Time Shift Right Half Page - shifts half page right.Time Shift Right - shifts page right.Both displays the summary with both the chart and tabular trends.Chart displays only the chart and summary in the window.Tabular displays only the tabular and summary in the window.Chart Reset View resets chart.Chart Time Zoom - only available for HSR trends. Data is retrieved for the time rangeselected. Minimum zoom range is 0.1 of a second.Chart Zoom controls the zoom level and magnifies the selected area.Print prints the active window.Help displays the application name and version number.

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7.3

Creating trendsThe Trend Point & Properties window allows you to specify the data source and scale for a trend.The points can be from a live source or from historical data. This window contains three tabs thatyou use to create and configure a trend:

Trend Properties tab (shown below) is used to define the properties of a trend (data source,how trend displays, duration of trend).

Point Data tab (see page 197) is used to select points for a trend.

Trend Config tab (see page 207) is used to define colors and scales for a trend.

For live data, you must select a duration to determine the update frequency for the collection ofdata. The collection interval is specified as a number of minutes, hours, or days. All points in asingle Trend Point & Properties window use the same collection interval. The default Trend type isLive.You can select a single point or multiple points to create a trend. The number of points on a singletrend is unlimited, except on a Historical trend, which is limited to 16 points based on a singleretrieval limitation.If you want to trend historical points, you need to set the Data Source in the Trend Properties tabto HSR.Click OK to save the selections and exit, or Cancel to quit without saving changes.

Figure 152: Trend Point & Properties Window (Trend Properties Tab)

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The following table explains the setting options available in the Trend Point & Properties windowfor the Trend Properties tab.Trend Properties TabITEM

DESCRIPTION

SETTING OPTIONS

Defines how the trend displays.

Horizontal (default) - displays selected points in

one graph, with time located on the horizontalaxis. This trend updates from right to left.

DataTrend Type

Vertical - displays selected points in one graph,

with time located on vertical axis. This trendupdates from top to bottom.X-Y Plot - displays the value of one or moreselected points versus one other selected point ina line graph. The first point displays on the Xaxis, and the remaining point on the Y axis.Source

Live or Historical data.

Live or HSR

Duration is the total time of the

trend. This field is onlyapplicable if the range selectedis Start Time/Duration or EndTime/Duration.

Pull-down menu. The choices are:

The time period of the trend

from start time to end time.

Start Time/End Time - allows you to define the

start time and end time of the trend request.

TimeDuration

Range

10 min30 min100 min5 hr10 hr24 hr30 hr100 hrs200 hrs25 days33.3 days

Start Time/Duration - allows you to define the

start time and total time of the trend request. Theend time cannot be changed.

End Time/Duration - allows you to define the end

time and total time of the trend request. The starttime cannot be changed.Start Time

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The oldest time of the historical The pull-down menu displays a calendar. Youdata to be displayed in a trend. may select dates from the calendar or manuallyThis field is applicable only if the type dates in the field.range selected is StartTime/Duration orStart Time/End Time.

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ITEM

DESCRIPTION

SETTING OPTIONS

End Time

The latest time of the historical

trend to display in a trend. Thisfield is applicable only if therange selected is EndTime/Duration orStart Time/End Time.

The pull-down menu displays a calendar. You

may select dates from the calendar or manuallytype dates in the field.

Name of Historian drop to

retrieve historical data.

Pull-down menu

HSRDrop

History Type Allows you to specify the rate at Continuous - obtains data from the point datawhich each data sample istable.retrieved from the historicalsubsystems.

The chart scale defaults to the point limit value.

Top Bar and

Bottom

Choose Custom from the Limits pull-down menu. Enter the desired valuesin the Top Bar and Bottom entry fields. This option allows you to view atrend line in lesser or greater detail by setting different top and bottomscales.

Bit Number

Enter a bit number in this field only if using packed points. (See OvationRecord Types Reference.)

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ITEM

DESCRIPTION

Baseline

Check to enable the baseline. This indicates that the area between thebaseline and the trend line is shaded. Enter a baseline value (up to eightdigits). The baseline field is applicable to all trend layouts, except X-Y plots.All points in a trend have an independent baseline. The area between thetrend line and the baseline is shaded with the same color as the trend line.

HSR Point Options

Processing

Select an applicable type from the pull-down menu.

Average - displays the average value of the specified process point overeach individual processing period.Actual Value - displays the actual value of the specified process point atthe end of each individual processing period.Maximum Value - displays the maximum value of the specified processpoint over each individual processing period.Minimum Value - displays the minimum value of the specified processpoint over each individual processing period.Integration - displays the integral of the specified process point withrespect to seconds, multiplied by the specified integration constant, overeach individual processing period.Toggle - displays the number of state changes for the specified digitalprocess point, or selected bit of a packed process point, which occurredover each individual processing period.Toggle Set - displays the number of state changes to the Set state for thespecified digital process point, or selected bit of a packed process point,which occurs over each individual processing period.Toggle Reset - displays a number of state changes to the Reset state forthe specified digital process point, or the selected bit of a packed processpoint, which occurred over each individual processing period.Time Set Minutes - displays the number of minutes which the specifieddigital process point, or selected bit of a packed process point, spent in theSet state over each individual processing period.Time Set Hours - displays the number of hours which the specified digitalprocess point, or selected bit of a packed process point, spent in the Setstate over each individual processing period.Time Reset Hours - displays the number of hours which the specifieddigital process point, or selected bit of a packed process point, spent in theReset state over each individual processing period.Time Reset Minutes - displays the number of minutes which the specifieddigital process point, or selected bit of a packed process point, spent in theReset state over each individual processing period.Unpacked Bit Value - displays the actual value of a selected bit of thespecified process point at the end of each individual processing period.

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4. To add a point, type in the point name or click the Browse button. A Find Points window (seepage 77) appears.5. Select the desired point and click the Apply button. This window remains open until you clickthe Dismiss button.6. The selected point (or item) appears in the Point Data tab in the Trend Point & Propertieswindow. These points are the points that are trended.7. For live trend and historical trend points, you can add a point (or item) by typing its name (orItem ID) in the entry field and clicking the Add button. However, for live trend points, if thepoint name is not fully qualified, for example - no network or unit - the default network and unitare appended by the system.8. To remove a point, click the Delete button. You can navigate within the list of added points byselecting Move Up or Move Down.9. The chart scale defaults to the point limit value. To change the scale, select the point, thenclick the Limits drop-down menu and select the Custom option. Enter the desired values inthe Top Bar and Bottom entry fields.10. Click the OK button to exit the Trend Point & Properties window and save the selected points.Use the Cancel button to exit without saving changes.

7.3.2 To access the Find Points window

If you are using the Point Information window, select the File pull-down menu and select PointSearch.The Find Points window appears.

Figure 155: Find Points Window

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Note: If you cannot establish a connection with the remote network, a red slash appearsthrough the icon in front of the drop name. A connection tries to re-establish the next time thatnetwork is selected.Use the applicable Ovation configuration tools to configure the information that appears in theDescription field.To filter the search for points1. From the Find Points window, pull down the Filters menu and select Define Filters. ThePoint Search Attributes dialog opens.

Figure 156: Point Search Attributes Window

The following fields are applicable for filtering in the Point Search Attributes window: Point Name Enter the point name to search for a specific point. Point Alias Enter the point alias to search for a specific point. Description Enter the description to search for specific points.

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Note: Wildcards can be used when searching for point name, point alias, and description. Forexample: 001* entered in one of the above fields displays the points with that characteristic. Record Type Use to search for points for a specific record type (see the followingfigure). If not selected, the search returns all types.

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Figure 158: Point Search Attributes Window (Frequency)

2. Select an applicable field to search by. For example, use LA for the record type.3. Click the OK button.All LA record types appear in the original Find Points dialog box.

Figure 159: Filtered Find Points Window

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4. The number of points generated by a filtered search displays on the Find Points window. Thenumber of points found is modified to reflect the filtered grouping.5. To display a point, highlight the point by left-clicking it once. It appears in reverse video. Youcan also double-click on a point name to display it in the PI window.6. Click Apply. The information for the selected point displays in the Point Information window.To abort the search, click Abort Search. To dismiss the window, choose Dismiss.

7.3.3 To add an OPC item

Figure 160: Browse OPC Items Window

2. Highlight the appropriate OPC Server.3. A red icon in front of the Server name indicates you are not connected to the Server. A greenicon in front of the Server name indicates you are connected to the Server.4. Use the right side of the window to navigate to the desired OPC item.5. Select the desired item. The ID for the selected item appears automatically in the Item IDfield.6. Click Apply.Note: Browse OPC only appears in the Trend Point & Properties window if you have configuredan OPC Server through the applicable Ovation configuration tools. (See Ovation OperatorStation Configuration Guide.)

7.3.4 To add an eDB item

Figure 161: Browse and Select Point(s) Window

2. Find a point. Choose Ok.

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Note: Browse eDB only appears in the Trend Point & Properties window if you have configuredan eDB through the applicable Ovation configuration tools. (See Ovation Operator StationConfiguration Guide.)3. The selected point (or item) is posted to the Point Data tab in the Trend Point & Propertieswindow. These points are the points that will trend.

Figure 162: Trend Point & Properties Window (Point Data Tab)

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7.4

Configuring trendsThe Trend Config tab defines colors and default scales for digital points to use in the TrendDisplay window.Note: The configuration changes made in this dialog are only used for this trend session. If youwould like to save this setting to the profile for use in other trend sessions, you must press theSave button.The Good Quality Colors and Non-Good Quality Colors areas define the colors used to plot thefirst eight points on the trend when they are in Good quality and when they are in Non-Goodquality.

7.5 Historical trends

Running multiple trends

To view more than one trend, you can run multiple trends within a single Trend program or launchanother Trend program. However, running multiple trends in one program allows you to viewdifferent trend points or trend groups without burdening system resources by running multipleTrend programs.

Figure 164: Trend Program with Multiple Windows

The Trend program does not limit the number of trend windows that you can open at the sametime. Although the Trend program allows multiple windows to run concurrently, you can only plotone trend in each window.

7.7

To start another trend in a trend program

1. Select the File pull-down menu from the Trend window and choose the New option.

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2. A new Trend window appears. You can now build a trend in this window.See "To Build a Trend" (see page 197) for information on building a trend.3. To set the window layout, select the Window pull-down menu.4. Select the Cascade option for overlapping trend windows which display where the title bar ofeach is visible.ORSelect the Tile option to resize all open windows so that they appear fully on the screenwithout any overlap.You can resized and move Trend windows. The active Trend window is indicated in the mainheading of the Trend program. Inactive Trend windows are grayed out. To activate a window,click on the window, or select the name of the desired trend from the Window pull-down menu.

Figure 165: Active Trend Window Feature

To make a Trend window occupy the entire application window, double click the active trend orclick the maximize button. The other Trend windows remain in their original position. To accessother window(s), select the name of the desired trend from the Window pull-down menu.To end a Trend window without exiting the application, click the Exit button on the desiredwindow.Note: If you select Exit from the File menu on the Trend window, you exit the Trend applicationand all open Trend windows.

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7.8

To load a group of points

1. From the Trend Display window, select the Trend pull-down menu.2. Choose the Groups option. The Select Group window appears.

Figure 166: Select Group Window

3. Select a group from the Trend Groups list.4. Click OK to select group information, or Cancel to quit the window.5. From the Trend Display window, select the Trend menu.6. Choose the Points option.The points from the selected group appears in a Point Data window.Note: You can modify the points by using the procedure for adding or deleting single points. Anychanges made on the Operator Station do not modify a group that was created with the Ovationconfiguration tools.

7.9

What are Trend Groups?

A Trend Group is a previously defined set of points with the same trend display parameters. Atrend group can consist of up to eight different points and all points in a trend group have identicalgroup parameters. However, each point in a trend group may have unique point parameters.The Trend Group Builder window allows you to select and display global trend groups or tocreate, modify, select, and display local trend groups. The list of trend groups appears in thescrollable list. A G in front of the group number indicates a global trend group, while an Lindicates a local trend group.

7.10 Viewing Time Value

The trend group now appears in the selected Trend window. The selected window is the onewhere a check mark appears in the Select box). The << button beside the End Timeautomatically fills in the current time.Note: If a group is not trendable, a Trend Points window appears telling you that the points donot exist for a live trend.

Figure 169: Trend Points Window

7.10 Viewing Time Value

The Time Value Display window lists the value and quality for all points displayed on the trend ata selected period in time. The position of the cursor indicates the time period.

7.10.1 To view the Time Value Display

1. Access the Trend Display window (see page 191).

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2. Move the mouse over any period of time in the trend view area. A Time Value Display windowappears.

Figure 170: Time Value Display Window

3. This box shows the date, time, point name, and value.

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ORRight-click on any period of time. A dashed line appears.

Figure 171: Time Value Display with Dashed Line

4. Hold down the right mouse button, and drag the dashed time line to update the numeric trendvalue. The time line moves with the trend.

7.11 To display Tabular Trends

1. Access the Trend Display window (see page 191).

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2. Select the Tabular Trend icon from the toolbar.ORSelect the View pull-down menu, choose Trend Type and then Tabular from the submenu.The Tabular Trend window appears.

Figure 172: Tabular Trend Display

3. To change the sorting order of the Date/Time column, place the mouse cursor over theDate/Time column and right-click. A pop-up menu appears with the option of sorting byascending value or descending value.

Figure 173: Tabular Trend Sorting Menu

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4. Use the right mouse button on a point to display the Point Menu. The fully qualified pointname appears at the top of this menu. Use the Trend option to display the Trend Point &Properties window.

Figure 174: Point Menu with Alert Details

7.11.1 To pause a Tabular Trend

You can pause/resume a Tabular Trend.1. Access the Trend Display window (see page 191).2. From the Trend window, select the View pull-down menu.

Figure 175: View Pull-down Menu

3. Highlight the Stop option. If a trend is stopped, the selection has a check mark on the left sideof the text.

7.11.2 Print Setup

7.11 To display Tabular Trends

Figure 176: Print Setup Window

3. Make any desired changes and click Ok.4. Proceed with any desired printing of a trend.

7.11.3 To print a Tabular or Chart Trend

1. Access the Trend Display window (see page 191).2. Display a trend in Chart view or in Tabular view.3. Select the Print option from the File pull-down menu and the Print window appears. Selectthe appropriate printing options.4. To modify specific output options, click the Properties button.5. Click OK to accept the changes and to print.Note: If you are in Split view, you are not able to print. You can only print the Chart view or theTabular view of a trend. You cannot print both views at the same time.

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IN THIS SECTIONWhat is the Point Review function? ................................................................................ 221Point Review window Toolbar elements ......................................................................... 222Point Review window Menu Bar elements...................................................................... 223What are Point Review Filters?....................................................................................... 224Displaying a Point Review............................................................................................... 231Modifying a Point Review................................................................................................ 236Printing or saving a Point Review ................................................................................... 238

8.1

What is the Point Review function?

The Point Review function allows you to search the database for points having specificcharacteristics or belonging to a particular point group. A review generated from this windowdisplays (or prints) a list of points with specified characteristics, point groups, status conditions, orqualities.The Point Review function provides live values for points in the system. The Point Viewer functionsimply lists the points in the system database. (See also "Using the Point Viewer" (see page249).)You can base a review on point characteristics that define plant areas (physical or functional), orother user-defined sorting criteria such as equipment or subsystems.In addition to characteristics and point groups, you can also base a review on status conditions,such as points in alarm, points for which scan has been disabled, or points in sensor alarms.Optionally, the points to be included in a point review can be selected based on quality (good,bad, fair, or poor), originating drop, and record type.

8.1.1 To access the Point Review window

1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station.2. Double click the Review icon at the Operator Station.

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The Point Review window appears. The Point Review searches for points on the selected networkand unit.

Figure 177: Point Review Window

Note: The drop-down field below the toolbar allows you to select local units and remote units.The information that displays in the Set Filters window (see "Point Review Filters" (see page224)) is dependent on this choice.If you cannot reach remote networks, a dialog box appears telling you there was an errorretrieving information. Unlike Point Information, Review does not search for remote networks itcould not communicate with at startup. You must restart and rebuild the list to try to re-establishremote connections. (See Ovation Multiple Networks User Guide.)

8.2

Point Review window Toolbar elements

Figure 178: Point Review Toolbar

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The Point Review toolbar is typically located below the Menu bar. The toolbar objects described inthe following table display from left to right.Point Review Toolbar ElementsKEY

DESCRIPTIONBegin Review (GO) starts the point review. The program uses the selectedattributes to build a point list and display in the active window.Abort Review (STOP) cancels a review currently in progress. Points that havebeen found before the review is halted display in the active window.Print prints the current review.Print Preview displays, on the screen, a preview of a review printout.Find Points locates the entry for a specific point name.Add/Remove Columns displays a window allowing the operator to select theset of columns displayed on the point list.Set Review Filters displays a window allowing the operator to select the filtersapplied during a review.Modify Point Attributes allows changes to be made to specific attributes of theselected process point. You can change attributes for analog, digital, packeddigital, module, and node point records.Help displays the application name and version number.

8.3

Point Review window Menu Bar elements

The Point Review Menu bar contains the following cascade buttons described in the followingtable. Each cascade button displays a pull-down menu when you select it.Point Review Menu Bar ElementsMENU

DESCRIPTION

File

Print (Ctrl+P) prints the current review.

Print Preview displays, on the screen, a preview of a review printout.Print Setup displays the Print Options window.Margins displays the Margins window.Header/Footer displays the Header/Footer window.Save As Text saves the point review as a text file.Exit ends the program.

8.4 What are Point Review Filters?

Begin Review (Ctrl+B) starts the selected point review.

Abort Review (Ctrl+A) stops the selected point review.Modify Point Attributes (Ctrl+M) opens a window showing the attributes of apoint review.Set Review Filters (Ctrl+E) accesses the Set Filters window.Select Page selects the points currently displayed in the Point Reviewwindow.Select Group selects all of the points in a group review. This option isdeactivated in a review based on the points characteristics.

Help

Help Topics displays the Help menu.

About Review displays a dialog box with the application name and versionnumber.

8.4

What are Point Review Filters?

The Point Review Set Filters window specifies the point type(s), review type(s), quality value(s),and characteristics used to filter the points for review. There are three ways to specify point filters: Review based on point characteristics, as described in "Selecting Characteristics forReview" (see page 225). Review based on a point group, as described in "Selecting Point Groups for Review" (seepage 228). Review based on a Point Name/Description, as described in "Selecting a Review Basedon Point Name/Description" (see page 230).The Point Review Set Filters window allows you to specify the points to be included in the reviewbased on point type, status conditions, point quality, point characteristics, originating drops, andrecord types.1. Access the Point Review window (see page 221).2. Click on the Set Review Filters button on the toolbar (or access it from the Review pull-downmenu, or by pressing Ctrl+E).

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3. The Set Filters window appears (see page 225).

Figure 179: Set Filters Window

8.4.1 Selecting a review based on characteristics

A review by characteristics allows you to search for a pre-defined characteristics set. Up to 700characteristics groups can be defined in this file. Each process point can be associated with a setof eight alphanumeric characters. Each character within the set defines some characteristic of thepoint. Note that characteristics groups are defined during configuration of the Operator Station.(See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)To Select a Review Based on Characteristics1. Access the Point Review window (see page 221).2. Click on the Set Review Filters button on the toolbar (or access it via the Review pull-downmenu or by pressing Ctrl+E). The Set Filters window appears.

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3. Select Characteristics to review from the Filter by radio buttons in the Point Review SetFilters window.

Figure 180: Set Filters Window

4. Enter an individual position Characteristic. There are three options for selectioncharacteristics: The point characteristic can be directly entered into the text box. The character description can be selected from a predefined scrolling list. The character description can be set for each individual position by choosing the positionfrom the drop-down menu. When the position is selected, it populates theCharacteristics scrolling list with the available options. You can choose all or anycombination of positions to define.5. Select the desired drops from the Drops scrolling list. You can select all drops (Set All) orclear all drops (Clear All).6. Select the desired record types from the Record Types scrolling list. (See Ovation RecordTypes Reference Manual.) You can select all the record types (Set All) or clear all recordtypes (Clear All).7. Select at least one condition from the choice boxes within the condition filters categories.More than one selection is allowed, but you must select at least one condition. The followingtable lists and describes the condition filters.

Displays points that have the Failed alert type suppressed.

Displays points that have the Maintenance alert type suppressed.

Displays points that have the Advisory alert type suppressed.

Displays points that have the Communication alert type

suppressed.

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CONDITION FILTERS

DESCRIPTION

Abnormal (NS)

Displays points that have the Abnormal alert type Suppressed.

Note: If the Value/Status Change box is checked, the points in the selected drop(s) that arelisted in the review are based on the selected record types, and all other checked conditionalfilters are ignored.If the Value/Status Change box is not checked, the points in the selected drop(s) that are listedin the review are based on the selected record types and on the checked conditional filters.If no conditions are selected, no points appear on the Point Review window.8. Refer to the bottom of the Set Filters window. Select the OK button to save the selectedreview conditions and dismiss the window. The following options may be applied as well: Set All Selects every filter for all points on the system. Clear All Clears all characteristics and deselects all of the condition filters. Cancel Cancels changes and dismisses the window.

8.4.2 Selecting a review based on Point Groups

You can perform a review based on point groups. Point groups are stored in the database. Thereare a maximum of 6,000 point groups numbered 1-6,000. Each point group can contain up to 250points.To select a review based on specified Point Groups1. Access the Point Review window (see page 221).2. Click on the Set Review Filters button on the toolbar (or access it via the Review pull-downmenu or by pressing Ctrl+E). The Set Filters window appears.

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3. Select Group to review from the Filter by radio buttons in the Set Filters window.

Figure 181: Set Filters Window

4. Enter a group number in the Group entry field or select a point group in the scrolling list.5. Select the desired conditions from the check boxes within the Condition Filters categories.More than one selection is allowed, but at least one must be made.See "To Select a Review of a Characteristic Group" (see page 225) for a description of thecondition filters.6. Select the desired drops from the Drops window. You can select all drops (Set All) or clear alldrops (Clear All).7. Select the desired record types from the Record Types scrolling list. (See Ovation RecordTypes Reference Manual.) You can select all the record types (Set All) or clear all recordtypes (Clear All).8. Refer to the bottom of the Set Filters window. Select the OK button to save the selectedreview conditions and dismiss window. The following options may be applied as well: Set All Selects every filter for all points on the system. Clear All Clears all characteristics and deselects all of the condition filters. Cancel Cancels changes and dismisses the window.For information on printing a Point Search, see "Printing or Saving a Point Review" (see page238).

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8.4.3 Selecting a review based on point name/description

The Point/Description feature allows you to filter by either the point name, description, or both.The wildcard capability is also active here. For example, a filter by A* results in all points that startwith A.To select a point review based on point name/description1. Access the Point Review window (see page 221).2. Click on the Set Review Filters button on the toolbar (or access it via the Review pull-downmenu or by pressing Ctrl+E). The Set Filters window appears.3. From the Set Filters window, select Point Name/Description from the Filter by choice box.The Point Name and Point Descriptions fields appear.

Figure 182: Set Filters Window - Point Name/Description

4. Enter a point name, description, or both.5. Select the desired drops from the Drops scrolling list. You can select all drops (Set All) orclear all drops (Clear All).6. Select the desired record types from the Record Types scrolling list. (See Ovation RecordTypes Reference Manual.) You can select all the record types (Set All) or clear all recordtypes (Clear All).

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7. Select a condition from the choice boxes within the Condition Filters categories. The followingrules apply: You must select at least one check box, or an error results. You may select multiple check boxes. Condition filters are grouped based on type. The two-character mnemonic at the right of each check box is what is displayed on thePoint Review window. Any point matching at least one of the statuses/filters checked is displayed when a PointReview is started. The default filter is Value/Status Change VL which matches all points.8. Refer to the bottom of the Set Filters window. Select the OK button to save the selectedreview conditions and dismiss the window. The following options may be applied as well: Set All Selects every filter for all points on the system. Clear All Clears all characteristics and deselects all of the condition filters. Cancel Cancels changes and dismisses the window.

8.5

Displaying a Point Review

After you apply the Point Review conditions, you can display a point review on the Point Reviewwindow.

8.5.1 To add/remove columns for display and review

1. Access the Point Review window (see page 221).2. Select the columns of data to be viewed by selecting the Columns option from the View pulldown menu. The Add/Remove dialog window appears.

Figure 183: Add/Remove Columns Window

3. Once you make the selections, click OK to return to the Point Review window.

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4. Select the Go button on the toolbar to start the review process.

ORSelect Begin Review from the Review menu on the Menu bar.The following message appears at the bottom of the screen:Review in Progress.Note: To cancel a review in progress, select the Stop (Abort) button on the toolbar or the AbortReview option from the Review menu on the Menu bar.5. The applicable review data appears in the Point Review window.

Figure 184: Point Review Window with Review Data

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The current review filters display above the point review columns. The first filter displayed is eitherthe characteristic or the point group. If the review is filtered based on characteristics, the textcharacteristics display is followed by the eight characters. If the review is based on point group,the text group display is followed by the group number.The two character abbreviation for each status /condition displays following the characteristic orpoint group filter. The drops and record types selected for the review display below thecharacteristics/group review filters.Each column available in this window is described below. However, not all possible columnsappear in the Point Review window.

Name displays the name of each process point.

System ID displays the unique ID number assigned to the point.

Alarm Status displays a text description of the current alarm condition for the points.

Record Type displays the point record type.

Description displays the description of the point.

Frequency displays the frequency of a point.

Drop displays the drop number in which the point is located.

Characteristics displays the characteristics of the point.

Value displays current value of the point.

Q displays the quality of the point. Packed points only display T or a blank.

8.5.2 To change Point Review font settings

You can change the point review font that is used to display and to print reports.1. Access the Point Review window (see page 221).2. Select the Select Font option from the View pull-down menu. The Font window appears.3. Make the desired selections.

Figure 185: Font Window

8.5.3 To change Point Review headers and footers

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2. Select the Header/Footer option from the File pull-down menu. The Header/Footer windowappears.

Figure 186: Header Footer

3. Select the Header tab to change text at the top of the page.4. Enter the text in the column for the alignment position on the page. You may enter text for theleft, right, and center positions.5. To modify the font of header/footer text, highlight the text, and click the Font button to accessthe Font window.6. Select the Footer tab to change text at the bottom of the page. Repeat Step 4.7. Set Header and Footer margins by entering values in text boxes. This indicates the distancebetween the default or user-defined margins and the header/footer.8. Click the Save settings to profile check box to save changes to a user profile.9. Click OK to accept changes and dismiss window, or click Cancel to dismiss the windowwithout applying changes.

8.5.4 To define Point Review margins

1. Access the Point Review window (see page 221).2. Select the Margins option from the File pull-down menu. The Margins window appears.3. You can modify the left, right, top, and bottom setting.4. Select the Save settings to profile check box if you want to save the modifications to yourprofile and have them recalled when you log into the system.

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If you do not check the Save settings to profile check box, the changes only apply for thecurrent session of the application.

Figure 187: Margins Window

8.6

Modifying a Point Review

You can select each point displayed in the Point Review window. A left click with the mouse onthe message selects the specified point and deselect any other selected points. A selected pointis designated by a check in the check box located in the first column. Additionally, a dotted line isdrawn around the selected message.You can select multiple lines by holding down the Shift key and left clicking a point. This selectsall the points between the original message and the other selected message. When you press theControl key while using the left mouse button, it acts like a toggle. If a point is selected, itdeselects the point. Otherwise, it selects the point. It does not change the status of other pointsthat are selected.

8.6.1 To modify a Point Review

1. Access the Point Review window (see page 221).2. Select the points you want to modify.

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3. From the Point Review window, select the Modify Point Attributes button on the toolbar orthe Modify Point Attributes option from the Review pull-down menu (or ctrl+m). The PointReview Modify Attributes dialog window appears.

Figure 188: Modify Attributes Window

4. Select the attributes you want to change.Note: The application of these fields is based on the review selections made on the PointReview window.The attributes in the Modify Attributes window are described in the following table. (See OvationRecord Types Reference Manual.)Point Review Modifiable Attributes Window ElementsATTRIBUTE

8.7.1 To perform a Print Setup (Point Review)

Figure 189: Print Setup Window

3. Select the desired print setup options and click Ok.4. Proceed with any desired printing of a point review.

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8.7.2 To perform a Print Preview (Point Review)

1. Access the Point Review window (see page 221).2. Select Print Preview from the File pull-down menu. The Print Preview window appears withthe first page displayed.3. Chose from the following options: Select Print to print the page(s). Select Next Page or Prev Page to display different pages in a multiple page report. Select Zoom In or Zoom Out to adjust the magnification. Select Two Page to display two pages at once. Select One Page to return to single page display.4. Select Close to close the Print Preview window and return to the Point Review window.ORIf the appearance of the previewed page is satisfactory, proceed with the desired printing.

8.7.4 To save a Point Review

You can save the information in a Point Review as a text file.1. Access the Point Review window (see page 221).

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2. Select Save As Text from the File pull-down menu. The Save As dialog box appears.

Figure 190: Save As Window

3. Click the drop-down menu in the "Save in" field to navigate to the correct directory.4. Enter the desired name for the file in the File Name entry field.5. Click Save to write the application data to the file specified in the filename entry field. Canceldismisses the window and does not save the file.

9.2 Error Log window

9.2

Error Log window

The Error Log Viewer is a reporting application that displays system errors. The data displays in astandard Windows list view. When first displayed, error messages appear in chronological orderfrom oldest to newest.

Figure 191: Error Log Viewer

9.2.1 To access the Error Log window

1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station.2. Double click the Error Log icon at the Operator Station. The Error Log window appears.

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9.3

Error Log window elements

The Error Log window contains the following elements:

Menu bar elements (see page 243)

Toolbar elements (see page 243)

The data displays in a standard Windows list view. The headers at the top of the column can beresized for better viewing. Clicking on one of the headers causes the list entries to be sorted usingthe selected column as the sort key. By default, the messages appear in chronological order.

9.3.1 Error Log window Menu bar elements

The Menu bar contains four pull-down menus. The following table lists and describes the menuoptions.Error Log Menu Bar ElementsMENU

DESCRIPTION

File

Open reads in an archived error log file.

Save As archives the current set of error messages.Print sends the error list to the printer.Print Preview displays a preview of the error list on the screen before printing.Print Setup displays a dialog box to set up the printer properties.Exit ends the program

Edit

Delete permanently removes all selected items from the error log.

View

Toolbar makes the toolbar visible or not visible.

Refresh displays the screen after the OvationError.log file is reread.Minimum Priority Level displays a dialog window that allows you to choose a newpriority level for displayed messages.Auto Refresh toggles the auto refresh function on and off. By default, the displayautomatically refreshes when an application logs a message.

Help

Help Topics displays the online help menu.

About Error Log displays a dialog box with the application name and versionnumber.

9.3.2 Error Log window Toolbar elements

The Error Log toolbar is typically located below the Menu bar. The toolbar objects display from leftto right and are described in the following table.

Figure 192: Error Log Toolbar

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KEY

DESCRIPTION

Open reads in an archived error log file.

Save As saves the current set of error messages.

Delete items deletes the selected error record from the error log file.

Print prints the current error log.

About displays the application name and version number.

9.3.3 Information in the Error Messages

Messages that appear in the Error Log window have four components of information:

Time indicates the time (including the date) the message was generated and added to theOvationError.log file.

Priority displays a value ranging from 0 to 7. The value 0 represents an extremely severecondition; the value 7 represents a benign information or debugging message. By default,only priorities 0 through 6 display.

Description contains a description of the error message.

Click on a column header to sort the list in alphabetical order based on that column's data.When an Ovation application encounters a condition requiring it to generate an error, a messageis generated. If the Ovation Error Log window is minimized, a small icon appears in the systemtray (normally in the lower right hand corner of the screen) to indicate a new error message.To Change the Minimum Priority Level of an Error MessageYou can change the minimum priority level of the error messages displayed.1. Access the Error Log window (see page 242).2. Select the error message whose priority level you want to change.

9.4 Error Log File

Figure 193: Select Priority Level Window

4. Select the priority level you want to assign to the error message you selected in Step 2.Select OK to save the changes or Cancel to dismiss the window without saving the changes.

9.4

Error Log File

When the Error Log program starts, it reads the current OvationError.log file located in the%WDPF_HOME%\OvationBase directory. If this file is larger than 1 MB, the program suggests thatyou archive the current file and start a new file.The error log file contains comma-delimited lines of text. There are five fields on each line:

Date and time in text format

Numeric representation of the time

Priority

Message source

Text of message

Since it is a text file, you can view it with an ordinary text editor. You can also read the text file intoa database and manipulate it as desired.When an Ovation application encounters a condition that requires it to generate an event, itappends the message to the end of the OvationError.log file.If the Ovation Error Log program is currently executing, it detects the new message. If autorefresh is enabled, the file is reread and the display is updated. If the Ovation Error Log programis not on the foreground application, a small icon appears in the system tray on the task bar. Thisindicates a new error message.

9.4.1 To open an Error Log file

1. Access the Error Log window (see page 242).2. Select the Open option from the File pull-down menu. The Open window appears.

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3. Open the desired archived Error Log file.

Figure 194: Open Window

9.4.2 To save an Error Log file

1. Access the Error Log window (see page 242).2. Select the Save As option from the File pull-down menu. The Save As window appears.3. Save the current set of error messages to the desired path where you want to store the errorlog files.

Figure 195: Save As Window

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9.5

Printing an Error Log File

The Print button displays the standard Windows Print window. You can select the page range,printer, and number of copies from this window.

Figure 196: Print Setup Window

9.5.2 To Perform a Print Preview (Error Log)

1. Access the Error Log window (see page 242).2. Select Print Preview from the File pull-down menu or select the Print Preview button on thetoolbar. The Print Preview window appears with the first page displayed.3. Select Close to close the Print Preview window and return to the Error Log window.ORIf the appearance of the previewed page is satisfactory, proceed with the desired printing.

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IN THIS SECTIONWhat is the Point Viewer? ............................................................................................... 249What is the Point Viewer window? .................................................................................. 249To change Point Viewer font settings ............................................................................. 252To perform a Print Setup (Point Viewer) ......................................................................... 252To perform a Print Preview (Point Viewer)...................................................................... 253To Print a Point Viewer List............................................................................................. 253To add/remove columns for the Point Viewer window.................................................... 254Finding points to display in the Point Viewer .................................................................. 255Filtering points for the Point Viewer ................................................................................ 255

10.1 What is the Point Viewer?

The Point Viewer allows you to view all points in the system database. You can filter points forspecific characteristics, such as record type, characteristics, or point frequency. By selectingspecific filters, a review contains points with only the desired attributes.The Point Viewer function simply lists the points in the system database. The Point Reviewfunction provides live values for points in the system. (See also "Using the Point Review (seepage 221)".)

10.2 What is the Point Viewer window?

The Point Viewer window allows you to quickly locate a point by scanning a point origins treerepresenting the system hierarchy.

10.2.1 To access the Point Viewer window

1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station.2. Double click the Viewer icon.

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The Point Viewer window opens with available unit and drop information.

Figure 197: Point Viewer Window

Note: If you cannot establish a connection with the remote network, a red slash appearsthrough the icon that represents the item without a valid connection (such as a drop, unit, ornetwork). A connection tries to re-establish the next time that network is selected.

10.2.2 Point Viewer window Toolbar elements

The toolbar is typically located below the Menu bar. The toolbar objects described in the followingtable display from left to right.

Figure 198: Point Viewer Toolbar

Point Viewer Toolbar DescriptionsKEY

DESCRIPTIONSTOP cancels the population of a list currently in progress. Points that have beenfound before the review halts display in the active window.

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KEY

DESCRIPTIONFind Points locates the entry for a specific point name in the current list.Set Points Filter displays a window allowing the operator to select the filtersapplied to the point list.Add/Remove Columns displays a window allowing the operator to select the set ofcolumns displayed on the point list.Page Settings displays Page Setup window.

Print prints the current list.

Print Preview displays, on the screen, a preview of a list printout.Help launches the dialog box with program and release information.

10.2.3 Point Viewer window Menu bar elements

The Menu bar contains five pull-down menus. The following table lists and describes the menuoptions.Point Viewer Menu Bar ElementsMENU

DESCRIPTION

File

Abort stops a Point Viewer search.

Print sends the point list to the printer.Print Preview displays a preview of the point list before on the screen beforeprinting.Print Setup displays a dialog box to setup the printer properties.Page Setup allows the configuration of the appearance of the printout.Exit ends the program.

Edit

Find Point accesses the Find Point window.

View

Toolbar makes the toolbar visible or not visible.

Status bar makes the Status bar visible or not visible.Current Filters displays the current filter selections under the icon bar.Columns displays a dialog box with the current columns selections.

Options

Set Filters displays a dialog box that lists the current filter selections.Select Font - displays a dialog box that lists a variety of font styles.

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MENU

DESCRIPTIONAbout Viewer displays a dialog box with the application name and version number.

10.3 To change Point Viewer font settings

The Point Viewer Select Font option defines the type and size of text that displays.1. Access the Point Viewer window (see page 249).2. Select the Options pull-down menu and choose Select Font. The standard Windows Fontwindow appears with the current selections.

Figure 199: Font Window

3. Make the desired selections in each dialog box.4. Click OK to apply your selections, or click Cancel to dismiss the window without savingchanges.

10.5 To perform a Print Preview (Point Viewer)

Figure 200: Print Setup Window

3. Make any desired changes and click Ok.4. Proceed with any desired printing of Point Viewer information.Note: The Print Setup modifications do not appear on the screen, but on the printed reports.

10.5 To perform a Print Preview (Point Viewer)

You can select specific pages to print and preview them before printing.1. Access the Point Viewer window (see page 249).2. Select the Print Preview option from the File pull-down menu or select the Print Previewbutton on the toolbar. The Print Preview window appears with the first page displayed.3. Select Close to close the Print Preview window and return to the Point Viewer window.ORIf the appearance of the previewed page is satisfactory, proceed with the desired printing.

10.6 To Print a Point Viewer List

1. Access the Point Viewer window (see page 249).2. Select the Print option from the File pull-down menu or the Print icon from the Point Viewertoolbar. The standard Windows Print window opens.3. Select Print from the File pull-down menu. The standard Windows Print dialog box appears.4. Select the desired print options.5. Click OK to print the file, or click Cancel to dismiss the dialog box without printing.

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10.7 To add/remove columns for the Point Viewer window

Figure 201: Select Columns Window

3. Select the columns individually that you want to display in the list in the Point Viewer window.ORSelect the Set All button to choose all the columns.ORSelect the Clear All button to choose none of the columns.4. Click OK to return to the Point Viewer window.

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10.8 Finding points to display in the Point Viewer

After you define the Point Viewer conditions, you can display a list of specific points on the PointViewer window.From the Point Viewer window, you can access additional information about a point by accessingother applications. By highlighting a point and right-clicking, a Point Menu appears withapplication options.

Figure 202: Point Menu with Alert Details

10.9 Filtering points for the Point Viewer

The Point Viewer Set Filters window is used to refine the type, number of points, andcharacteristics of the points that display in the viewer. Since the viewer can display all points inthe system database, the filter can modify the results by using record type and point frequency asparameters for viewing.Current filters display under the toolbar if the Current Filters option is selected under the Viewpull-down menu.When the Point Viewer window appears, the number of points available after filtering displays inthe lower right-hand side of the Status bar.

Figure 203: Status Bar

10.9.1 To select/deselect filters

1. Access the Point Viewer window (see page 249).

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2. Select Set Filter from the Options pull-down menu, or click on the Set Point Filter button onthe toolbar. The Set Filters window appears with the current filter selections.

Figure 204: Set Filters Window

3. Make the desired selection in the Point Frequency, Record Types, and CharacteristicsFilter categories. Note that characteristics groups are defined during configuration of theOperator Station. (See Ovation Operator Station Configuration Guide.)4. Click OK to apply and dismiss window, or click Cancel to dismiss the window without savingchanges.

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IN THIS SECTIONIntroduction to the Ovation Utilities ................................................................................. 257What is the Control Logic Navigator? ............................................................................. 258What is the Controller Diagnostics Function? ................................................................. 262What is Sensor Calibration?............................................................................................ 276What is the Station Security Utility? ................................................................................ 279What is the Ovation Status and Configuration Utility? .................................................... 282

11.1 Introduction to the Ovation Utilities

The Ovation Utility Tools allow you to view a variety of information about your Ovation system.The tools are:

Control Logic Navigator (see page 258)

Controller Diagnostics (see page 262)

Sensor Calibration (see page 276)

Station Security (see page 279)

Ovation Status and Configuration Utility (see page 282)

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11.2 What is the Control Logic Navigator?

The Control Logic Navigation tool searches the control sheets on one or more of the activeControllers on the local network for a user-specified point.Primarily, this tool is designed for troubleshooting control logic. In particular, it is designed totroubleshoot the control logic in migrated WDPF control systems.This tool allows you to query the control system for specific points in currently loaded controlsheets. The Control Logic Navigator tool searches all control sheets in selected drops anddisplays control diagrams using the graphics display program.A list of control sheets where a specified point is used displays. The drop number, sheet number,and sheet description are displayed for each sheet in the list. You can expand each sheet in thelist to view a sublist of each instance where the point is used on that sheet.For each instance, the algorithm name is displayed along with data specific to the algorithm. Forexample, if the algorithm is a BOOLEANSOLVER, the named output is also displayed. If thealgorithm is a LADDERSOLVER, the parameter type and the parameter row and column aredisplayed.For all other algorithms, both the parameter pin name and the associated LC point are displayed.Clicking on any list entry displays the associated control sheet in the active graphics window.Where possible, the graphics program highlights the algorithm or algorithms where the point isused.When searching for a packed point, the Control Logic Navigator tool gives you an option to limityour search by selecting a bit number in the Bit field.You may search on all occurrences of the point on control sheets, or you may limit the search tosheets where a specific bit is used (bits 0 to 15). If you select the blank option in the Bit field, theoption searches for sheets where any of the 16 bits are used. The bit option is ignored if the inputpoint is not a Packed Point.When you begin a search for a point, this tool creates a drops list of the drop where the pointoriginates and any of the drops where it is received. The originating drop is tagged with anasterisk ( * ). If there is more than one drop in the list, an All option is added to the drops list.By default, the initial search always searches the originating drop from the drop list. After theinitial search is performed, you can select any other drop from the drops list, or select the All itemand then re-run the search to begin searching the other drops.The tool provides the capability to save the search output to a file and to print the search output.

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11.2.1 To Access the Control Logic Navigator

You can access the Control Logic Navigator through the point context menu within the graphicsdisplay or from the Start button at the bottom left corner of your computer screen.Choose Start -> Ovation -> Ovation Utilities -> Control Logic Navigator. The Control LogicNavigation window appears.

Figure 205: Control Logic Navigator

11.2.2 Control Logic Navigator Window Elements

Re-scan network - Queries the system for currently configured drops on thenetwork. Generally used when adding or deleting a drop from the system.Save As - Allows you to save the current search results to a file.Print - Prints the current search results.Exit - Ends the Control Logic Navigator function.

View

Search - Begins a search for a specified point in the Controller.

Prev sheet - Displays the previous control sheet in the search results list.Next sheet - Displays the next control sheet in the search results list.

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MENU

DESCRIPTION

Help

Topics - Displays the Help menu.

11.2.3 Control Logic Navigator Toolbar Elements

Figure 206: Control Logic Navigator Toolbar

The toolbar is typically located below the Menu bar. The toolbar objects are displayed from left toright and are described in the following table.Control Logic Navigator Toolbar ElementsBUTTON

DESCRIPTIONSearch - Begins a search for a specified point on the Controller.Prev sheet - Displays the previous control sheet in the search results list.Next sheet - Displays the next control sheet in the search results list.Save-to-file - Displays a window where you can enter the file which you would liketo save the current search results to.Print - Prints the current search results list.

There are four dialog fields in the Control Logic Navigator dialog bar main window.

Figure 207: Control Logic Navigator Dialog Bar

Control Logic Navigator Dialog Bar ElementsDI ALOG B ARITEM

DESCRIPTION

Point

Displays the point name which you are searching for.

Bit

This field is used when the input point is a packed point. When bit 0 to 15 isselected, the search becomes limited to instances where that bit is usedwith the input point in control sheets. The blank option searches for placeswhere any bit 0 to 15 is used.

Usage

General/all - Searches all control sheets (including ladders) for the specifiedpoint.Coils only - Narrows the search to coils only.

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DI ALOG B ARITEM

DESCRIPTIONLadders only - Narrows the search to ladders only.

Drop

Displays a list of drops where the point originates and where the point isreceived. Also displays an All option if more than one drop exists in thelist.

11.2.4 Control Logic Navigator Operation

When an Icon appears on the Control Logic Navigator main window, it represents the controlsheet where the point originates.

The search results list contains a list of sheets. To the left of the each sheet there is a (+) or a (-).Click on the (+) to expand or open the sheet to view the places where the input point is used.Click on the (-) to collapse or hide the places where the point is used. Clicking on a sheet (or aninstance on a sheet) displays the associated control sheet in a Graphic window.

Figure 208: Control Logic Navigator Window - Lists of Sheets

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Save-to-FileSaving your information to a different drive or folder can be done by clicking on the Save icon onthe toolbar or from the File pull-down menu. Click Save-to-File and the following window appears.

Figure 209: Save-to-File Window

Saving a FileEnter the file or drive that you would like to save the information to in the dialog box, or clickBrowse to display a list of folders and drives. The following window displays.

Figure 210: Select file to save to Window

11.3 What is the Controller Diagnostics Function?

The Controller Diagnostics function is a diagnostic tool that can be used to display variousinformation about the Controller. For example, it can be used to query the I/O to determine whatmodules are installed in the Controller, or it can be used to display what points are originated orreceived in the Controller.Controller Diagnostics can also update the data in a backup Controller to match the data in thepartner primary Controller.

11.3 What is the Controller Diagnostics Function?

Controller Info Tab

Figure 212: Controller Diagnostics Window (Controller Info Tab)

Controller Info tab fields are described in the following table.Controller Info Tab FieldsFIELD

DESCRIPTION

Drop Name

Displays the drop number for the Controller drop that is named in the SelectController section of the Controller Diagnostics window.

Partner Name

Displays the shared drop number for the Controller drop that is selected.

IP Address

Displays the Internet Protocol (IP) address for the Controller drop that isselected.

EthernetAddress

Displays the unique hardware address for each Ethernet port for the Controllerdrop that is selected.

Processor Type Displays the unique hardware CPU type for the Controller drop that is selected.

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Total Memory(kbytes)

Memory of RAM disk.

Update Backup

Updates the data in a backup Controller to match the data in the primaryController.

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Using the Update Backup FunctionYou can use the Update Backup function when a Drop Load function for a Controller has failedand you have to clear and reload the Controller. This puts the Controller into backup, but since ithas been cleared, a mismatch now exists between this backup Controller and the primaryController.Note: You can use the Drop Details diagram to determine if a mismatch exists for yourController.After determining the cause of the failure (by analyzing the messages and Fault Codes) andcorrecting the problem, the mismatch can be reconciled smoothly (without bumps) by using theUpdate Backup function.Use the following procedure to update your backup Controller:1. Access the Controller Info tab in the Controller Diagnostics window.2. Select the backup Controller that you want to update. The number of the backup Controllerappears at the top of the Controller Diagnostics window.3. Select the Update Backup button. The data is loaded from the Controller that was in control(primary) to the backup Controller.4. A Diagnostics window appears displaying the number of points that updated and advising youto reboot the primary Controller. If you wish this drop to become the drop in control(primary), you must reboot the primary Controller through the Developer Studio.

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Processing Task Info Tab

Figure 213: Processing Task Info Tab (One Task Selected)

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Figure 214: Processing Task Info Tab (All Tasks Selected)

Processing Task Info Tab (All Tasks Selected)Processing Task Info tab fields are described in the following table. You can display informationfor one task or all tasks by selecting the Task # button or the All Tasks button.Processing Task Info Tab FieldsFIELD

DESCRIPTION

Processing Task #X

Select a specific processing task area or All Tasks.

Show All Processing

Task Information for:

If you select the All Tasks button, then all of the processing buttons areenabled and shows all information pertaining to the task depending on whichbutton you select. The buttons are: Memory, Status, Execution, and I/O.

Processing Task #XInformation

Shows whether the control task is enabled or disabled.

Control Memory

Shows total available and used space for a control task.

Execution Time

Shows the times of execution for a control tasks.

I/O Points

Shows how many inputs and outputs are associated with task.

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Point Info Tab

Figure 215: Point Info Tab

Point Info tab fields are described in the following table.Point Info Tab FieldsFIELD

DESCRIPTION

Total Number of I/O Points

Shows the total number of I/O points in the current Controller.

Analog Point Information

Breakdown of the different types of points in the current

Controller.

Digital Point Information

Packed Point Information

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I/O Info Tab

Figure 216: I/O Info Tab

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Open the Device folder to reveal the Branches. Open the Branch folder to reveal the Modules.

Note: When a branch is selected, module types are shown (see the figure above). When amodule is selected, the S/N and Index are shown at the top of the page.For HART modules, the Installed Firmware Rev and the Current Rev Available (firmware) arealso shown. If there is a difference between the Current Rev Available and the InstalledFirmware Rev, you can select the Download Current Rev Available button to download thecurrent firmware to the module from the Controller.HART firmware is provided on the Software Server and is downloaded to the Controller during theController software load process. The Installed Firmware Revision information is what is actuallyon the module. The Current Revision Available information is what is downloaded to theController from the Software Server, and ready to be loaded onto the module.This is an overview of the multistep process:1. The firmware is provided on the release CD.2. The release CD is installed on the Software Server.3. The Software Server downloads the firmware to the Controller (using Query/Download).4. The Controller loads the firmware onto the I/O module.

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CAUTION:Downloading firmware causes the module to be reset so your plant must be in a safecondition, or must be shut down for at least 5 minutes during the download process. I/Opoints for that module are undefined during the reset process (30 seconds or more).HART communications priority is lowered during the download process as well, andmay cause communication failures with AMS and/or multivariable messaging.

Version Info Tab

Figure 217: Version Info Tab

Version Info tab fields are described in the following table:Version Info Tab FieldsFIELD

11.3 What is the Controller Diagnostics Function?

Point Details Tab

Figure 218: Point Details Tab

Point Details tab fields are described in the following table:Point Details Tab

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Originated Points

Lists the originated point names and system IDs (SID) in the Controller.

Received Points

Lists the received point names and system IDs (SID) in the Controller.

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Sheet Info Tab

Figure 219: Sheet Info Tab

Sheet Info tab fields are described in the following table.Sheet Info Tab FieldsFIELD

DESCRIPTION

Control Task #X

Group of sheets associated with a control area, where X is the control task.

The Nth sheet for the Controller drop and status of the sheet.Sheet # N

Note: Select a sheet in order to view the algorithms on that sheet.

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Algorithm Details Tab

Figure 220: Algorithm Details Tab

In order to display the Algorithm Details tab, perform the following:1. Select the Sheet Info tab.2. Select the desired Control Task.3. Select the desired Sheet and click on the desired algorithm. The Algorithm Details tabappears displaying information about the algorithm. The information fields are described in thefollowing table:Algorithm Details Tab

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DESCRIPTION

Control Task

Controller task area.

Sheet

Control sheet number selected.

Algorithm Type

Displays the name of the selected algorithm.

Algorithm Name

The algorithm point name of the selected algorithm.

Algorithm Sid

The system ID of the algorithm point name.

Algorithm ExecutionOrder

Execution number of the algorithm selected.

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Algorithm Template Tab

Figure 221: Algorithm Template Tab

This tab displays the list of tuning parameters and input/output points associated with thealgorithm. Algorithm Template tab fields are described in the following table.Algorithm Template TabFIELD

DESCRIPTION

Algorithm Type

Name of the algorithm.

11.3.2 Refresh Data

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11.4 What is Sensor Calibration?

Sensor Calibration provides calibration of analog points. Sensor Calibration takes user input andcalculates the conversion coefficients that are then used by the Controller for conversion oforiginal input values to engineering units.

11.4.1 To Access the Sensor Calibrate Function

Figure 222: Sensor Calibration Window

11.4.2 To Calibrate a Point

1. To search for points you want to calibrate, click on the Search button on the SensorCalibration window.

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The Find Points window appears.

Figure 223: Filtered Find Points Window

2. From the Find Points window, select a drop from the left pane and a point from the rightpane and select Apply.3. The selected point displays on the Sensor Calibration window.Note: When a point is applied, the point is taken off scan and put in Sensor Calibrate mode.4. Select the Degree of the Polynomial (that is the highest power of input x). Refer to the CVConversion Type Index record field. (See Ovation Record Types Reference Manual.)5. Enter the Expected Values for your application range.6. Click on Position and select one of the following options: User Entered - (Manual Calibration) - Entered by the user. Actual Voltage - Read from the hardware. The actual voltage is based on the card.

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7. Once sufficient number of values are entered (the required number of values is dependent onthe polynomial order specified previously), you can choose the Calc Coeff button to calculatethe new coefficients. When the coefficients are calculated, they are displayed in the NewCoeff column (see the following figure).

Figure 224: Sensor Calibration Window Showing Complete Calibration

8. The Deviation field is only applicable for actual values read from the hardware. Store Coeff - replaces the old coefficient values with the new values. Clear Coeff - clears the table, then you can start over.9. Click on Plot Point tab. The Plot Point window appears (see the following figure). This plotsthe Expected Value against Actual Voltage in a graph.

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The Plot Point tab in the Sensor Calibration window displays a graph of the plotted points.

Figure 225: Point Plot Tab

11.5 What is the Station Security Utility?

The Station Security utility allows you to view the current status of System Functions and PointSecurity Groups.

11.5 What is the Station Security Utility?

11.5.1 To access the Station Security Utility

Figure 226: Security Information Window - System Functions Tab

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The System Functions tab identifies the Windows user and the Ovation Security Administrator.The System Functions are listed and the Access Mode is defined. This information is configuredusing the applicable Ovation configuration tool.

Figure 227: Security Information Window - Point Security

The Point Security Groups tab identifies the Point Security Groups and the Access Mode. Thisinformation is configured using the applicable Ovation configuration tool.

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11.6 What is the Ovation Status and Configuration Utility?

The Ovation Status and Drop Configuration utility is located in the Taskbar Notification Area(System Tray) of an Ovation workstation. This window provides quick access to systeminformation, Ovation version, and remote data server status. It also gives you the ability to changeyour default network and unit.The drop-down menu selections are configured using the applicable Ovation configuration tools(see the following figure). The configuration is only located at the drop level. Additionally, it is onlyvalid for Operator Stations, Sim Operator Stations, and Base Stations.

Figure 228: Ovation Status and Configuration Window

11.6.1 To access the Ovation Status and Configuration window

1. Double-click on the icon located in the Taskbar Notification Area to show the Ovation Statusand Configuration window. If this icon is Red - this alerts you that the remote network is not responding or the defaultnetwork or unit could not be determined. If this icon is Green - the remote network status is in good standing and network and unitinformation could be determined. Rescan button - updates the pull-down menu with any new networks and units that havebeen added.

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Glossary of TermsAA PortPort on a dual-attached Ovation station where the primary ring enters and the secondary ring exits.Admin ToolThe Administrative Tool is an Emerson utility that configures and downloads software to the drops throughthe use of GUIs. (Do not confuse this tool with the Sun utility also named Admin Tool.)AlarmA message or other signal intended to draw attention to a non-normal plant condition; for displays at userinterfaces, an alarm reflects a point status.Alarm FloodLarge numbers of alarms occurring suddenly in an Ovation system.Algorithm1) A set of rules, procedures, and mathematical formulas that define a desired control strategy.2) Software provided with a Controller to automatically apply a specified algorithm during the system scan.3) Ovation record type (LC) used to store tuning or data configuration for an algorithm in the system.Analog1) Conditions or values that continuously vary across some range, represented by more than one bit.2) A point that is an analog record type. Analog points are typically associated with I/O hardware thatconverts a field signal (for example, voltage) to a low-level signal used by the processor. Can be Long orDeluxe (Contrast with digital.)Aperiodic PointsPoints whose values are scanned only as needed or as requested. See also periodic points.APIApplication Programming Interface, a set of routines or functions a program calls to tell the operatingsystem to perform a task.Application program1) Emerson-supplied programs that perform frequently required functions. 2) A series of loops, ladders,and/or algorithms run in a processor to control plant functions. Also known as an Application. 3) Userdefined or commercially available software that performs a specific task.

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Glossary of TermsASCIIAmerican Standard Code for Information Interchange, a standard for representing computer characters.The set consists of 128 characters numbered from 0 to 127 and includes all the letters, numbers andpunctuation marks.AsynchronousData communication that is not time critical. Typically provided on demand only and provided at differenttimes (Contrast with synchronous).AUI CableAttachment Unit Interface Cable that interfaces the PCRR card to the MAU module in Ovation and WDPFmigrated remote I/O applications. It contains four sets of individually shielded twisted pairs.

BB PortPort on a dual-attached Ovation station where the secondary ring enters and the primary ring exits.BandwidthThis is a description of how much information can be sent through a connection, usually measured in bitsper-second.Base Alarm SystemStandard package used for viewing and acknowledging alarms.Base UnitHardware that consists of a printed circuit board, various connectors, and plastic housing and provides amechanism for the user to land field wiring, and connects the field signals to the I/O module. The unitenables the I/O module to receive power, and also provides a low-impedance earth ground connection.Each Base Unit can house two sets of I/O modules, along with the associated field wiring.Baud RateNumber of bits-per-second a modem can send or receive.BGSee Packed Group Alarm.BranchSet of Base Units configured consecutively on a DIN rail with a local bus being connected to the OvationI/O Controller.BridgeDevice that connects two or more network components and transmits data with source and destinationaddresses on different network components.

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Glossary of TermsBroadcastProcess of sending information across the Ovation network. Broadcasts may be periodic (every second orevery 0.1 of a second) or non-periodic (broadcast on demand only).

CCDDICopper Distributed Data Interface (See FDDI).CDECommon Desktop Environment. A windowing system that runs on a Sun-compatible workstation underSunOs or SolarisCharacteristicsA set of 8 alphanumeric characters associated with a point, used to represent user-defined aspects of thecontrolled process. Characteristics are used in alarm processing and point review/search functions.CoilA ladder diagram element that represents either a real-world output field device (for example, a motorstarter, solenoid, and so forth) or an internal calculated point. (See discrete output.)CollisionGarbling of data when two or more nodes on the same network segment transmit data simultaneously.Collision DetectionSwitches are used to buffer simultaneous data messages and transmit them one at a time.Compact I/O ModulesOvation I/O modules that do not contain a Personality module, only an Electronics module.ConcentratorFDDI node used to connect multiple Ovation stations to dual rings. Must have an A port, a B port, andat least one M port.ConductingThe state of a ladder diagram circuit when there is a continuous current path condition caused by closedcontacts.ConfigurationEntering initial data into a processor, including definition of associated hardware. The configurationprocess typically includes downloading the drop database and other required software, and may involveediting configuration files(s).

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Glossary of TermsConfiguration FileTypically, an ASCII file containing statements that specify the configuration of a drop or function. Thesefiles may use standard operating system formats or may use an Emerson source language.ContactA ladder diagram element that represents either a real-world input device (for example, a push-button,switch, etc.) or an internal calculated point. (See discrete input.)Control BuilderPower tool package used to build control drawings and generate source code from the drawings.Control SheetDrawing that contains a graphical representation of a control scheme.Control TaskSpecific Controller area where all control sheets in that area are scanned at the same frequency.ControllerA drop used to control a process. The Controller passes process control information over the network toother drops or devices that need it.

DDAC/DASDual Attachment Concentrator/Dual Attachment Station. Provides dual attachment to the FDDI or FastEthernet network.Data HighwayThe communication link used to transfer time-critical information between drops or stations; also called aLocal Area Network (LAN) or network.Data StructuresFour portions of an Ovation point record type.See also Dynamic Data, Static Data, Flash Data, and MMIData.DatabaseA structured set of data, especially the Distributed database in each Ovation drop (which definesoriginated and received points) and the Ovation Master database (which defines the attributes of all pointsin the system).DCSDistributed Control System (such as Ovation).

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Glossary of TermsDeadbandRange of values through which an input signal may vary without initiating an action that causes anobservable change in the output signal.Default PointsPoints created by the Control Builder that have a defined naming convention.Default ValueUsed by a program when no specific value has been entered by the user. In the context of an iterativewindow or program, default may refer to a value specified in the functions configuration file; in the contextof configuring a function, default refers to the value used when there is no valid parameter entry.Deluxe record typeOptional Ovation record type. Has same functions as Long record type, plus plant mode limits and scantime displays.Destination1) The location in memory (such as a holding register) into which data is placed after the completion ofcertain programmable functions. (Contrast with source.)2) A method of determining which alarms are displayed at a specific user interface drop, based on the firstpoint characteristic (typically representing the plant area).Device1) Peripheral equipment connected to the Ovation system.2) Algorithm specifically designed to simplify operation of open/close or stop/start devices, using feedbacksignals to monitor command completion.DHCData Highway Controller. Printed-circuit board(s) in each drop that manage Data Highway communication.DiagnosticsFunctions that examine hardware or software to isolate malfunctions and errors. In the Ovation system,each drop incorporates automatic self-test diagnostics. If faulty operation is detected, a message or alarmis usually initiated.Digital1) Signals or conditions that are either on or off, represented by one bit.2) A point that is a digital record type. Digital points are typically associated with discrete I/O hardware.Can be Long or Deluxe. (Contrast with analog.)DINConnector conforming to the specifications of the German standards organization (Deutsche IndustrieNorm).

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Glossary of TermsDIPIntegrated circuit enclosed in a plastic or ceramic housing and connected to pins. (Dual Inline Package)Discrete I/OIndividual hard-wired circuits connecting real-world field devices with the processor. Each discrete inputprovides the processor with a single digital signal based on a single state in the field device. Each discreteoutput sends a single digital signal to the field based on a single bit of data in the processor.Distributed DatabaseContains a subset of the information stored on the Master Database and is stored locally on a drop toallow that drop to operate if the Master Database is unavailable. A Distributed Database is present oneach drop in the system and is continually updated as point information changes.Distributed I/OHardware used to communicate between the processor and I/O modules located outside the processorchassis (also called Remote I/O).DomainLogical collection of computers and users on a network that share a common security database.DropA collective term for a Controller, Workstation, or Database Server that is a member of an Ovation networkand is defined as a drop by an Ovation configuration tool (Developer Studio or Init Tool).Drop LoaderPower Tool used to load control and originating point information into drops in an Ovation system. Linksthe Master Database with all the drops in the system.Drop Point (DU)Record type used to store status information for a drop. Every drop must be configured with at least onepoint of type DU.Dynamic DataPortion of an Ovation point record that is broadcast periodically in Dynamic Data Blocks (DDBs )by theoriginating drop and stored in volatile memory. DDB size is configured through the Ovation configurationtools.

EeDB HistorianA drop on an Ovation control system that will collect, process, archive, and retrieve information thatoriginates locally or throughout a geographically diverse set of process control sites.

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Glossary of TermsElectronics ModulePart of Ovation I/O that contains the electronics for processing I/O signals. Fits into the Base Unit and istypically configured by a Personality Module.EMSExpanded Memory Specification, a bank-switched memory management scheme that allows applicationsto access vast quantities of memory.Engineering StationAn Ovation drop used for configuration and entry of system programs.EthernetA standard network protocol. Used to transfer non-time-critical information between drops.

FFast EthernetStandard for transmitting data at 100 megabits per second. Similar to FDDI, but uses switches instead ofconcentrators, and dual-channel Ethernet NIC cards instead of dual-attachment FDDI NIC cards (Contrastto FDDI).FDDIFiber Distributed Data Interface, a standard for transmitting data. Typically consists of a dual fiber-opticcounter-rotating ring capable of carrying synchronous and asynchronous messages. Ring providesautomatic wrap-back reconfiguration if a segment of the highway fails (Contrast to Fast Ethernet).FirewallSecurity system intended to protect an organization's computer network from external threats. Allcommunication between the internal computer network and the outside world is routed through a serverthat determines if a message is safe to pass to the internal network.Flash DataPortion of an Ovation point record that is stored in the originating drops flash (or disk) memory and copiedto receiving drops periodically.Force valueTo set the value of a coil or contact to a desired state (on/off; 0, 1), regardless of other values in the ladderdiagram.FOUNDATION FieldbusDigital, two-way, multi-drop communication link among intelligent measurement and control devices.

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Glossary of TermsFully qualified point namePoint name that specifically identifies a point by combining three parameters. Format ispointname.unit@network where point name contains a maximum of 24 characters, unit contains amaximum of 6 characters, network contains a maximum of 8 characters. Do not use when inserting a newpoint in Developer Studio, only insert point name parameter.

GGatewayHardware or software that translates between two dissimilar protocols.GPSee Packed Group.Graphics BuilderPower Tool used to create and edit System Process Diagrams that display on the Operator Station.

HHistorianDedicated drop in the Ovation system that collects and stores process point data and other information.HMI/MMIHuman-Machine Interface/Man-Machine Interface. Refers to drops that provide user interface functionsbetween a user and a machine (such as the Operator Station).HostAny computer on a network that is available for services to other computers.

II/OInput/Output, a general term for reading and writing data on a computer. Digitizes information from plantprocesses and passes it to the Controller for use in control strategies.I/O BuilderPower Tool used to define the I/O modules used in an Ovation system.I/O ControllerInterface between the Network and the I/O. The Controller is located in the Ovation I/O cabinet.I/O ModuleTypically made up of an Electronics module and a Personality module. Performs the interface between theI/O Controller and the field devices.

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Glossary of TermsIconA small graphic on a windowing system display that represents an active process or available function.Typically, an icon can be expanded into a window.Iconic AlarmingProvides a mechanism to group alarms based on their priority and their plant area. Each group of alarmsis represented by a preconfigured bitmap on the display.Init ToolInitialization Tool. Ovation utility that defines the system drops and the software packages on the dropsthrough the use of GUIs.IOIC CardGeneric name for the Ovation I/O Interface card. Also known as PCI card. Options are IOIC, PCQL,PCRL, and PCRR cards.IP AddressA unique number consisting of 4 parts separated by dots, (for example, 129.228.36.38). Every computerthat is on the Internet has a unique IP address.ISAIndustry Standard Architecture, the 8- and 16-bit bus design used in most PCs.

LLadder1) A diagram representing relay-type control logic (see coil, contact).2) The user's control application program written in a variation of relay logic representation.Log ServerUtility used to define and modify custom reports for an Ovation system. Also known as Report Builder orReport Server.Long record typeDefault record type for Ovation points. Has full alarming and I/O capabilities.Loop1) A diagram representing a modulating or continuous process control.2) The modulating control system for a particular physical process.Loop Interface Module (LIM)M/A Station interface connected to QLI card.

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MM PortPort on a Concentrator that attaches to a drop or station.M/A StationManual/Automatic Station. May be a diagram (sometimes called a soft M/A Station) that simulates thefunctions of a traditional panel-mounted control device. The M/A Station allows the operator to selectmanual or automatic control of the output, and to manipulate the set point or output value (depending onthe selected control mode).

Man pagesUNIX on-line documentation for operating system functions. Type man and the desired topic.Master DatabaseContains the entire process database. It is used for creating, modifying, and verifying control strategiesand process points. At runtime, it supports queries of the process database, captures changes made tocontrol and point attributes, and propagates those changes to the distributed database.MAUMedia Attachment Unit. Interfaces the PCRR card (via the AUI cable) to an Ovation RNC card or a WDPFQOR card.MigrationProcess where Q-Line I/O is interfaced to an Ovation Controller.MMI DataPortion of the Ovation point record that is saved in the Distributed Database in every Ovation workstation.MMI/HMIMan-Machine Interface/Human-Machine Interface. Refers to drops that provide user interface functionsbetween a user and a machine (such as the Operator Station).Module Point (RM)Ovation record type used to configure and monitor status of Ovation I/O modules.Multiple NetworksFunction that enables separate Ovation Networks to communicate with each other, share data, andperform control actions.

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NNetwork ItemA subitem of the System item in the Ovation Developer Studio. Only one Network item can exist in thesystem. The Network item is the parent item to all files, objects, and folders that pertain to the Network.NICNetwork Interface Card. Located in Ovation Controller cabinets, Stations, or HMIs.Node1) Any single computer connected to a network.2) Active element on an FDDI or Fast Ethernet network that has an address. Can be a station or aconcentrator. Up to 1000 nodes are permitted per network.Node Point (RN)Node point is used to configure and monitor PCRL, PCRR, PCRQ cards, and remote I/O nodes.

OOPCOPC stands for OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) for Process Control. Ovation uses OPC to collectdata from sources other than Ovation data. For example, Ovation could use an OPC Server to collect datafrom a control system that is not an Ovation system.OPC provides open connectivity using open standards in industrial automation. Interoperability and thetransfer of data is assured through the creation and maintenance of open standard specifications.OpenWindowsA windowing system that runs on a Sun-compatible workstation under SunOs or Solaris.Operator StationA drop in an Ovation system used to control and monitor plant operation.OPPOriginating Point Processing (OPP) is a package that processes commands and performs alarm limitchecking for originated points.Originated PointsPoints that were created in the current drop.Ovation I/OLine of Emerson I/O modules.

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Glossary of TermsOvation KeyboardAlso known as the Membrane Keyboard, a specialized keyboard that is connected to an Ovation OperatorStation serial port and allows the user to execute a set of standard functions from the keyboard.Ovation NetworkRedundant, deterministic, high-speed network used for process control. Based on Fast Ethernetstandards, it supplies input and output data to all the stations and Controllers connected to it.Ovation SystemAn open architecture Emerson Process Control System that is based on ANSI and ISO networkstandards. Uses snap-in modules for I/O.

PPacked Digital Point (PD)A point that is a packed digital record type. Holds either 32 separate digital values or two 16-bit register(analog) values.Packed PointA point that is a packed point record type. Packs up to 16 digital (logical) bits in one point record. Each bitmay be separately configured for I/O scanning. Can be Long or Deluxe.PCIPeripheral Component Interconnect. Generic name for the Ovation I/O Interface card. Also known as IOICcard. Options are IOIC, PCQL, PCRL, and PCRR cards.PCQL CardOvation IOIC card used to interface with Q-Line modules.PCRL CardOvation IOIC card used to interface with local Ovation modules.PCRR CardOvation IOIC card used to interface with remote Ovation modules and remote Q-Line I/O modules inmigrated systems.PDSProcess Diagram System. Contains graphics that are displayed on the Ovation Operator Station.Periodic PointsPoints whose values are scanned periodically at a defined frequency such as every 1 second or every 0.1of a second. See also aperiodic points.

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Glossary of TermsPersonality ModulePart of Ovation I/O that configures the Electronics Module. Fits into the Base Unit beside the ElectronicModule that it configures.PIDProportional, Integral, Derivative. A type of closed-loop, modulating control function. It acts according toan algorithm that detects deviations between a predetermined setpoint and an actual process variableinput condition or value.Plant ModeDefines the current state of a plant (value range 1 - 6). Alarm limits can be defined that are based on plantmode. Can be defined in Deluxe points.PointA record in the Ovation master database containing a value (such as an input or output) and related data.Point BuilderPower Tool used to create, modify, and delete Ovation points.Poke FieldA location in a diagram where the cursor can be placed, allowing the operator to select an option.Power ToolsSet of unified and flexible engineering tools used to configure and maintain the Ovation system. All objects(such as points) created by the tools are stored in a master database.Primary Domain ControllerServer in a domain that contains the common security database for a network and controls the access tonetwork security resources. If this drop fails, security is managed by a redundant domain Controller. Thisdrop must be the first drop configured in a domain.A primary domain Controller can control security for separate Ovation systems. These Ovation systemsmay or may not be configured for multi-networking.Process DiagramsProcess diagrams are graphical images that represent actual plant process control equipment. Processdiagrams display in the Graphics Display System at the Operator Station.Processing timeThe time, in milliseconds, required to make one complete pass through a Controller application program.

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QQ-LineLegacy line of Emerson I/O modules.QualityIndicates point condition to Operator Station and to the algorithms.

RReceived PointsPoints that were not created in the current drop.RecordThe set of data associated with a point, including the point name, System ID, value, status, and variousother fields, depending on the point record type.Redundant Domain ControllerThis drop mirrors the security information in the primary domain Controller and performs security functionsif the primary domain Controller fails.RefreshRefreshes the display to the current contents of the object's database values.RegisterA data storage area in memory. In the Controller, there are four types: input registers (R), output registers(O), holding registers (H), and dynamic holding registers (G). At times, however, input groups (I) andoutput groups (C) are used as if they were an input or output register.Relational DatabaseCentral database (Oracle) for Ovation systems. Uses tables to store and locate information.Remote I/OA hardware configuration where the I/O is located remotely from the Controller.Remote NodeA grouping of I/O modules that communicates with the Controller via media that can carry control signalsover a long distance (for example, fiber-optic).ReviewData retrieved from the Ovation network. Reviews can be retrieved based on point status requests and/orpoint characteristics.

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Glossary of TermsRingSet of nodes where data is passed sequentially between nodes, examined or copied, and returned to theoriginating node.RISCReduced Instruction-Set Computing, a microprocessor architecture that contains a smaller instruction setin order to increase processor speed.RNCRemote Node Controller (RNC) is an alternate name for the Ovation module containing the Remote NodeElectronics module and Remote Node Personality module. The RNC interfaces the I/O modules in theRemote Node to an MAU module at the Controller via a fiber-optic communication linkROPI/O hardware transition panel.

SS PortPort on a station that connects to an M port.SAC/SASSingle Attachment Concentrator/Single Attachment Station. Provides a single attachment to the FDDI orFast Ethernet network.SAMA DiagramsFunctional control diagrams based on symbols and diagramming conventions developed by the ScientificApparatus Makers Association.SCADASupervisory Control And Data Acquisition; also referred to as a remote control and monitoring system.

ScanThe processor module's sequential and ongoing examination of each contact circuit, control relay, specialfunction, and process control loop in the application program. During the scan, the processor accessesdata stored in memory and the current states of the field I/O. The result is the energizing or de-energizingof the coils and the determination of analog output information.SCSISmall Computer System Interface, a peripheral-connect interface used to connect hard drives, CDROMdrives, and other storage devices to a computer.

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Glossary of TermsSecurity BuilderOvation Power Tool that defines, configures, and manages security for an Ovation system.SetpointThe desired value of a process variable. In modulating control, other variables are continuously modifiedto maintain the value of the controlled variable at the setpoint.SGMLStandard Generalized Markup Language, a text-based language for describing the content and structureof digital documents.SIDSee System ID.SimulatorSoftware package that runs on an actual Ovation Controller. Can use either simulated or actual I/Ohardware to test control logic.SmartProcessEmersons plant optimization software used to improve plant processes.SNMPSimple Network Management Protocol. An Ovation program designed to monitor and report the activity invarious devices on the network.SOESequence of Events. SOE messages are transferred from Controllers to certain drops on the network.SoftwareServerA drop on a network that provides storage and control of system software files.Static DataPortion of the Ovation point record that is stored in volatile memory by the originating drop and broadcastto receiving drops on an as-needed basis. The receiving drop stores it in its volatile memory.StationAddressable node on FDDI or Fast Ethernet network; can transmit, repeat, and receive data.SwitchFast Ethernet device used to connect multiple Ovation Stations to the network.

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Glossary of TermsSynchronousHigh speed data communication that is time critical. Must be guaranteed service for nodes transmittingsynchronous data. Typically provided periodically.System IDSystem Identification number (SID). The Data Highway reference number for each point which may betransmitted.System ItemThe parent item to all files, objects, and folders that pertain to that System in the Ovation DeveloperStudio.System TreeThe system file structure represented as a hierarchal tree in the Ovation Developer Studio.

TTerminal1) Solaris window where commands are entered.2) A device that allows the user to send commands to a remote computer.TNDRemote Node transition panel.TokenA field in the Drop Status Record (DSR) that identifies the drop that broadcast a message.TrendA display that plots point values over a selected time interval. Trend displays may be generated based ondata from the MMI trend history, from a Historian, or from an eDB.TuningManually changing the value of point record fields or algorithm record fields.

UUnit ItemThe subitem of a Network in the Ovation Developer Studio. The Unit item is a parent folder to all files,objects, and folders that pertain to that particular unit.

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VVirtual ControllerSoftware representation of an actual Ovation Controller, where no Controller hardware is required. VirtualControllers have the same functionality as real Controllers, but do not actually connect to plant I/O and donot have control capabilities.

WWorkstationComputer typically attached to a network and used to perform various operations on that network.

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FFast Ethernet 289FDDI 289Fieldbus Tab 181File menu 76Filtering based on destination (plant area) 43Filtering Based on Priority 43Filtering for the Continuous Audio Alarms 64Filtering for the Non-Continuous AudioAlarms 64Filtering modes 47Filtering points for the Point Viewer 255Finding a point in the Base Alarm window 22Finding points to display in the Point Viewer 255Firewall 289Flash Data 289Force value 289FOUNDATION Fieldbus 289Fully qualified point name 290

WWhat are Control diagrams? 169What are Favorites? 165What are Graphic configuration parameters? 149What are Layers on a Control Diagram? 173What are Page Connectors? 175What are Point Review Filters? 224What are Signals? 175What are the Base Alarm window columns? 27What are Trend Groups? 212What is a DEVALRT? 53What is a split window? 167What is Alarm security? 65What is an Alarm History List? 36What is an Alarm List? 35What is an Ovation Operator Station? 2What is Filtering for the Alarm AnnunciationWindow? 70What is filtering for the Base Alarm window? 42What is Ovation? 1What is Sensor Calibration? 276What is the Acknowledged Alarm List? 37What is the Alarm Annunciation Window? 67What is the Audio Alarm System? 63What is the Base Alarm System? 14What is the Base Alarm Window Menu bar? 23What is the Base Alarm window Status bar? 25What is the Base Alarm window toolbar? 24What is the Base Alarm window? 16What is the Control Logic Navigator? 258What is the Control Panel? 186What is the Control Toolbar? 174What is the Controller Diagnostics Function? 262What is the Dialog bar? 26What is the Error Log Viewer? 241What is the Graphics Display System? 143What is the Icon List? 40What is the Ovation Status andConfiguration Utility? 282What is the Point Information Window? 74What is the Point Menu? 10What is the Point Review function? 221What is the Point Viewer window? 249What is the Point Viewer? 249What is the Property Sheet window? 156

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IndexWhat is the Remote Network Status tab? 38What is the Reset List? 37What is the Station Security Utility? 279What is the Trend Display System? 191Workstation 300